Coverage on all the cable channels has been about the pope's grave condition. Masses are being said all over the world--even in front of the pope. People are gathering in St. Peter's Square waiting and anticipating his death.
I can't help but think about the Savior of the world. Every Lord's day as we gather together, is there the same anticipation? A friend told me of a book by John Mark Hicks that says we tend to view Jesus' crucifixion and consequently the Lord's Supper as His sacrifice. We talk of His death and how we should be calm and quiet and serene as we observe His death. But when you observe those in the first century, it's a celebration. He's alive! It's good news. The dearth and discouragement gives way to hope and healing! Hicks says the Lord's Supper is the table (as in a meal of fellowship and rejoicing) compared to an altar (death and sacrifice). Not to say that Jesus didn't sacrifice, but we tend to forget the most important thing. . . His resurrection.
Tomorrow's observance of the Lord's Supper will be a good one for me. How about you? JW
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment