Freedom Fellowship Church
Rhythms Of The King Part 01: Remembering Jesus
Think about someone in your life who meant a great deal to you. What do you remember about them? Are they good and bad things, or a little both? Remembrance was critically important to Jesus. It wasn’t for His ego, though. He knew that the world and life experiences would try to convince us that the opposite of Jesus’ character is true. He also knew that remembering Him correctly would lead us to a lifestyle of peace and Sabbath, even during life’s most troubling times.
That’s the beauty of communion that we easily miss. We often see it as a rote religious tradition rather than a moment to pause and reflect. Yet in the bread and wine elements are the mystery and joy of the Gospel and Sabbath. Jesus’ invitation to draw near to Him made in Matthew 11 is echoed in the humble nature of the Lord’s supper. It’s in the simplicity and intimacy of a meal that Jesus invites us to become friends, not slaves. The question is whether or not we will choose to accept His invitation.
Think about someone in your life who meant a great deal to you. What do you remember about them? Are they good and bad things, or a little both? Remembrance was critically important to Jesus. It wasn’t for His ego, though. He knew that the world and life experiences would try to convince us that the opposite of Jesus’ character is true. He also knew that remembering Him correctly would lead us to a lifestyle of peace and Sabbath, even during life’s most troubling times.
That’s the beauty of communion that we easily miss. We often see it as a rote religious tradition rather than a moment to pause and reflect. Yet in the bread and wine elements are the mystery and joy of the Gospel and Sabbath. Jesus’ invitation to draw near to Him made in Matthew 11 is echoed in the humble nature of the Lord’s supper. It’s in the simplicity and intimacy of a meal that Jesus invites us to become friends, not slaves. The question is whether or not we will choose to accept His invitation.