The Last Supper contd.

The table is set…

Luke 22:14-23
14 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. 15 And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”

17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”

19 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.”

20 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.[a] 21 But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. 22 The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!” 23 They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this.

The beauty of the last supper, and the realization that betrayal was at that same table, is incredible. Jesus loves us so much, that He sat and ate His last meal with the very man that would turn Him in. With those that would betray Him physically and emotionally He ate and loved. Jesus truly is our example for grace, humility, service, and mercy.

To live as Jesus lived! That should be our battle cry. Every day that we walk into hostility and trials, we should ask to handle the situation the way that our Savior Jesus Christ did.

In these verses, Jesus breaks bread and drinks wine with us. He let’s us know that He will not take it again until He comes again. And when He comes, we will feast with Him and celebrate the opportunity to worship and honor Him forever.

Lord, I receive your unmerited favor. I receive your gifts and promises, all 6000 of them. Abba Father, although we have betrayed you, and we have sinned, and have not lived pure and Holy lives the way that Jesus did, I know that I am forgiven. It is through this confession and repentance that change will occur. Lord, you have made it very clear to us that my debt is paid, that my sins have been forgiven forever, that I will be with you in Heaven forever. God help me to continue to press into you daily, to become more and more like Jesus. To live the way He lived, and to sacrifice and serve whomever you place in front of me. Father, allow my life to be a living prayer for all to see your love, so that You will be glorified.

Amen.
DK