In remembrance of me
A few days have passed since the celebration of Good Friday. During that day many of us turn to God and meditate on the things he has done so we can enjoy His love.
Jesus wanted us to remember what happened that day.
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Why Jesus wanted us to remember his sacrifice? Because of the meaning it has for our lives.
His death meant the payment for the debt for our sins and, as a result, reconciliation with God.
His resurrection meant victory over death and, as a result, eternal life for those who believe in Him.
Remembering his sacrifice is intended to produce a transformative effect on our lives. It reminds us that we moved from condemnation to salvation, and from death to life.
Certainly this event is not to be remembered only once a year but continuously. Why? Because God knows us, and He knows that we tend to focus too much on the everyday things and lose our focus on the most important things. We get easily burdened and stressed by everyday problems.
That is why it is necessary that every day we remember the sacrifice of Jesus, and be transformed by the hope of glory that he brought to our lives. Let’s remember Jesus each day, and allow His peace to reign over our circumstances, and His guidance to lead us in the moments of confusion.
Thank you Lord.
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