Communion – Day 2

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God." After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” – Luke 22:14-20


This story may seem all too familiar to us. Even the setting is familiar: A meal with friends. We probably eat with our friends all the time. No big deal, right? Actually, this was a very special thing. In Jewish culture to share a meal was an intimate event. To invite someone to a meal was to say, “You’re one of the closest people in my life.” At his last meal, Jesus didn’t offer a review of his teachings; he reminded the disciples that they were his friends. So when we take communion, realize it’s not just a ritual. God is literally inviting us into the deepest of friendships. God wants to be united with us, so he invites us to his table.

Do you have a close relationship with God or is it more distant? Why?

Imagine what it was like to be part of the communion at the Last Supper.