September 15, 2022

Passage Read: 1 Corinthians 10-11
Meditation Verses: 11:29-31

Thought

Communion is not a simple eating and drinking a little bread and juice in remembrance of the Lord, it is powerful under the guidance of the Spirit. Those who eat and drink without examining themselves, without recognizing that the elements represent and remind us of the death of Christ for our sin, these are liable to judgment. Paul says that many have already been judged with weakness, feebleness and even death. We need to invite the Lord's discipline on all who partake, so that believers will again understand the seriousness of violating the Lord's commands.

Application

I need to walk carefully so as not to come under judgment when I take communion, but also others need to be warned and take it seriously. We need to pray that the Lord does discipline His people, so that they will take seriously His commands. Better yet, pray that there would be nothing in the body that would require discipline. Yet, let the Lord show His power and love for the people, and prove His love by His discipline.