According to Stuart Smalley on his imaginary show Daily Affirmation "I'm good enough, I'm strong enough, and doggonit people like me." This is one character's continual reminder to face life with confidence. I know there have been times where I have had to give myself a little pep talk, a reminder of who I am and what God has called me too, a reminder of the truth.
When Jesus instituted the sacrament of the wine and bread, it was intended to be a reminder. It was reminder of what he had done on our behalf. Strangely enough for many the celebration of communion is only a reminder of how sinful I am. We pause and reflect and become introspective about the condition of our hearts. While this may be appropriate, it is certainly not the crux of what we are to 'remember' when we drink the juice and eat the bread together.
The drinking of the blood of Christ is a reminder that He forfeited His own life in order that we my have life through Him! As I remind myself of this fact each time I take communion, my heart response is reassurance, comfort, and hope. I have LIFE. I am alive because He was willing to die. Now I share in His divine life that never dies. His blood courses through my veins and He abides in me. There is no greater news.
He is good enough, He is strong enough, and doggonit He likes me. The blood of Jesus has made me clean and brought me into relationship with Him. He truly loves me, and I am thankful of the reminder as we celebrated this last Sunday.
Aaron
