“Take, eat, this is my body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me....This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me” 1 Corinthians 11.24-25NKJV
Our victory in life is secured by the Blood of Jesus. Whatever accomplishments we have in our faith is because HIS BODY was broken up for our salvation. That we have in Christ a hope that is eternal and yet tangible in glorious experiences is possible because of the Blood of Christ. How often do we participate in this spiritual renewal of our essential fellowship with Christ?
Private communion is one of the ways we strengthen our. I know communion is taken in our various churches at different times. But that is not enough. We should not be Christians who live by public fellowship only. That is a sign of spiritual malnourishment. Change most often comes in times of personal communication with God when we are stripped bare of any external considerations we may have.
I encourage you to begin your personal communion with Christ. When I discovered this wonderful exercise, it was a very good experience to build a closer relationship with Christ. When at communion, you take time to reflect on the implications of the death and resurrection of Christ and you will get a deeper perspective on your life and whatever issues you are dealing with.
Communion can be taken at your own discretion because it is not to be seen as a religious ritual. I take it at various times. These includes in a fast, in certain health challenges or just to reconnect with more strength for my faith journey. Other times, you may sense the instinctive need to take communion over an issue.
No set rules other than to have an appreciation of the work of Calvary and its benefit. It is also essential for spiritual growth, stability and maturity. Perhaps if more Christians have such times of connecting with God, there will be more maturity and fewer tendencies to be carried away by wrong doctrines and influences. Think on this.
The communion bread is widely available at most Christian bookshops and very reasonably priced for they come in small packs. You may use biscuit or small piece of bread. You can use non alcoholic beverage for the wine. What is crucial is the state of your heart as you come to communion.
It is important to recognise that we are partaking of THE BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS AND NOT BREAD AND WINE. It may seem simple but they are those who think it is a bread and wine substitute. No! It is Christ’s body and blood that must be in our consciousness. No substitutes. This is a VERY SERIOUS SPIRITUAL ACT AND NOT PLAY ACTING
While at communion, ask God to keep you in His mercy and strength as He provided CHRIST at the Cross. As you regularly take communion, your relationship with Christ will become more personal, passionate and solid. This is a wonderful ceremony of life. Experience Jesus
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