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G. John White's first devotional Sold out for Jesus covers 12 vital themes of Christianity.
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April Topic: CHRIST'S RESURRECTION |
This is what sets Christianity apart from all other religions. You cannot build up a lasting meaningful relationship with someone who is dead! That is why Christianity is NOT a religion. We have a unique relationship with God's One & Only Son who is Alive today and for evermore. That is a meaningful relationship! Come; let's remind ourselves about what happened... |
Luke 24:30-31
HE TOOK BREAD, GAVE THANKS, BROKE IT ... AND THEY RECOGNISED HIM
The other Sunday, the message and ministry went on so long we didn't have time for Communion.
"In our Church we have it every week" and so there were a number of folk who were "put out", because we didn't have "time" for Communion.
Isn't it strange how very severe we get when our "traditions" are challenged, and yet we let other issues carry on without batting an eyelid.
I would respectfully suggest that those people were more concerned about "not having communion" than they are about the hundreds of thousands of babies that are murdered each year under the term - abortion.
I suggested to those that approached me, that sometimes it is good to go without communion every week so that we can appreciate it more when we do have it.
While I support having communion every week, as suggested the early Christians did in the Acts, Passover was celebrated but once a year.
You see, I find this verse a challenge too! Do I "recognise Jesus" each time I "Break Bread/Take Communion"? Or can I get to the point where I do it so often that I become complacent or it becomes routine and the joy, excitement and preciousness of the Covenant becomes dull and loses its vibrancy.
As the old hymn writer said, "If now with eyes defiled and dim, we see the signs but see not Him, Oh may His love the scales displace and bid us see Him face to face."
Yes, it is possible to have that "freshness" weekly and let's cherish the privilege each time, we do. Maybe too, we could celebrate it in our homes, just as they did in the early Church as recorded in Acts, and experience that special intimacy.
Last question: "Is it true of you, that you only recognise Him (as they did) in Communion or can you recognise Him, walking beside you day by day as well?
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