Thoughts on Communion
The Communion is a reminder of Christ's sacrifice and a symbol of His presence with us, providing comfort, strength, and spiritual nourishment for believers.
A.W. Tozer reflects on the significance of Communion, emphasizing its role as a source of comfort and spiritual nourishment for believers. He highlights the early Christian view of Communion as 'the medicine of immortality' and the importance of inviting Christ to remain with us as we partake in the bread and wine. Tozer warns against the notion that God's presence is confined to a specific church table, affirming that believers can carry the essence of Communion with them. He reminds us of the sacrifice of Jesus, our Savior and Passover, as we approach the table with reverence and gratitude.
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What a sweet comfort to us that our Lord Jesus Christ was once known in the breaking of the bread. In earlier Christian times, believers called the Communion "the medicine of immortality," and God gave them the desire to pray: Be known to us in breaking bread, But do not then depart; Savior, abide with us and spread Thy table in our heart. Some churches have a teaching that you will find God only at their table-and that you leave God there when you leave. I am so glad that God has given us light. We may take the Presence of the table with us. We may take the Bread of life with us as we go.
Then sup with us in love divine, Thy body and Thy blood; That living bread and heavenly wine Be our immortal food!
In approaching the table of our Lord, we dare not forget the cost to our elder Brother, the Man who was from heaven. He is our Savior; He is our Passover!
Sermon Outline
- The Significance of Communion
- A sweet comfort to us that our Lord Jesus Christ was once known in the breaking of the bread
- The Communion as the medicine of immortality
Key Quotes
“What a sweet comfort to us that our Lord Jesus Christ was once known in the breaking of the bread.” — A.W. Tozer
“We may take the Presence of the table with us. We may take the Bread of life with us as we go.” — A.W. Tozer
“Then sup with us in love divine, Thy body and Thy blood; That living bread and heavenly wine Be our immortal food!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We can take the presence of God with us wherever we go, as long as we have faith in Him.
- The Communion reminds us of the cost of Christ's sacrifice and the importance of His role as our Savior and Passover.
- The Communion is a source of comfort, strength, and spiritual nourishment for believers.