Are You a Regular at the Lord's Table?
David Wilkerson's sermon encourages believers to seek a deeper communion with Christ at the Lord's table for spiritual strength and understanding.
David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of communion at the Lord's table, highlighting that it is a place of intimacy where believers receive food, strength, wisdom, and fellowship from Christ. He points out that many Christians have a limited understanding of the grandeur of this calling and often seek material blessings instead of a deeper revelation of Jesus. Wilkerson encourages believers to pursue an ever-increasing knowledge of Christ, as exemplified by Paul, who sought to understand the 'unsearchable riches of Christ' through the Holy Spirit. He reminds us that God has prepared a royal table for us, inviting us to partake in the bread of life and experience His glory. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a commitment to deeper communion with Christ.
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David said of his Lord, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies" (Psalm 23:5). Jesus said, "I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me, that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom" (Luke 22:29-30).
The one thing our Lord seeks above all else from his servants, ministers and shepherds is communion at his table. Oneness around his heavenly table -- a place and time of intimacy and continual coming to him for food, strength, wisdom and fellowship.
Yet many have a stilted, stunted vision of Christ and despite all the preaching, praising and endless talk of him, few have a true appreciation of the Lord's table. They do not know the grandeur and majesty of such a high calling in Christ Jesus.
Commitment to him will cause us to seek an ever-increasing revelation of his vastness. Instead of praying for things and blessings, we should ask for a fuller revelation of his glory because a basic knowledge of Christ will not be enough in these final days. We must go to his table and let the Holy Spirit reveal him to us.
Is your vision of Christ too small? Paul was committed to an ever-increasing revelation of Jesus. All he had of Christ came by revelation, taught to him at the Lord's table and made true to him by the Holy Spirit. He prayed constantly for the gift of grace to understand and preach "the unsearchable riches of Christ" (Ephesians 3:8). May God help us to take advantage of our "access with confidence through faith in him (3:12).
God has a royal table set for you, and your Host awaits your presence. Accept the great honor of sitting with him and partaking of the bread of life.
Sermon Outline
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- The significance of the Lord's table
- Communion as a source of strength and wisdom
- Intimacy with Christ through fellowship
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- The common misconceptions about Christ
- The importance of a grand vision of Christ
- The consequences of a stilted understanding
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III
- The call to seek a deeper revelation of Christ
- The role of the Holy Spirit in our understanding
- The necessity of commitment to Christ
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- Paul's example of seeking revelation
- The importance of prayer for understanding
- Accessing the riches of Christ through faith
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- The invitation to the royal table
- The honor of communion with Christ
- Partaking of the bread of life
Key Quotes
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” — David Wilkerson
“I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me.” — David Wilkerson
“Accept the great honor of sitting with him and partaking of the bread of life.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Commit to daily prayer for a deeper revelation of Christ's glory.
- Engage in fellowship with other believers to enhance your understanding of the Lord's table.
- Accept the invitation to partake in the spiritual nourishment offered by Christ.