26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
30 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Matthew 26:26-30
Questions for Reflection:
In what way is the Lord's Supper a personal application of the grace and presence of Jesus? What need in your spirit does that reality fill today?
Contemplate why "forgiveness of sins" seems to be so important to Jesus.
Notice that before He shared both the bread and wine he "gave thanks"? How does "giving thanks" properly prepared our hearts for God's presence and movement in our lives.
Prayer of the Week:
Jesus, I love You! I worship You! I trust You! I give myself over to You today in my heart’s search for life. Restore me in You! Renew me in You and lead me in this time of prayer.
Jesus I thank you that you never leave me, not even once, not even in my most difficult moments. In the moments that seem too much for me to handle, you are there.
Lord, This year has been full of overturned tables and change. And yet despite that you have provided, and will provide, many opportunities for joy, peace and healing in my life, and opportunities to share your love with others. I ask that I would not become too focused on the losses of this year, or the things that "could have been." Instead I pray for eyes to see how you are working in new and exciting ways and a heart to follow.
I praise you for being my savior and my king, that you are the one who restores me and all things. You bring healing, restoration and life that only you can bring. I confess that all too often I seek for life away from you and try to do things my own way. I repent! I turn back to you now this day.
Jesus, Just as you asked the blind men "what do you want me to do for you?" You also ask us to come before your throne and ask for our daily bread. As I think now about my day and my coming week I ask that you would go before me and set a path in my life. (at this time you are invited to pause and talk to God about your week)
Jesus fill me afresh with your Holy Spirit. Today I wave the palm of freedom from sin, death and the devil that was purchased for me by your blood. You are my way, my truth and my life. My risen savior.
Amen
