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As I was praying the other day, and aching for America, our president and the challenges we all are facing, I heard from – Jesus. He said, “I know what I am doing” – and added, “I am zealous for America.” These things are NOT judgment by God, for judgment has already fallen upon Jesus, but a huge attack by the powers of darkness to destroy America. He assured me that He will act…..at just the right time. So, dear friends, take a deep breath, and have faith in God, Who will bring about His will at the perfect time.
Read 1 Cor 11:17-34. Pause to reflect on what Paul is saying about communion. In the first 6 verses he points out there are divisions among the Corinthians. Great divisions – and today the devil is working hard to create divisions in America and among us believers.
Paul then reminds us of…JESUS! The night He was betrayed. Can you get that: betrayed! He broke the bread – declaring His body broken for our transgressions. He gave thanks for the cup of the New Covenant in His blood. He said in taking communion we proclaim the Lord’s death until He returns for us.
That’s getting our eyes OFF of divisions, and ON to Jesus. Jesus, Whose sacrifice HAS made us ONE. One new man, one body, without spot or wrinkle. One. No divisions. Think on that.
Paul then cautions, starting with verse :27, “whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy way will be guilty of sin against the body and blood of the Lord. So a man should examine himself.” This passage has been used to imply we all are still sinners and have got to confess our sins before we can take communion. But look at the context!
Paul is asking, are we holding ourselves in a position of favoritism, or superiority in the Body and looking down on others? Have WE been creating divisions – in the Body? Then we are not recognizing the true Body, which is ONE, because Christ HAS made us ONE, without division.
Now, Jesus gave His life for the ENTIRE WORLD, that all people may become one in Him. John 3:16. Let’s ask the Holy Spirit for opportunity to share this Good News of unity in Him and help others – COME ALIVE!
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