God Is In The Pain
With the pain on my side (literally) this past week, the overarching thought that has been laid on my heart is the reminder of the pain that our LORD Jesus Christ suffered for us on the cross.
Jesus did not have "patient care", follow-up, nor morphine and pain-killlers. His pain was intentionally inflicted for the purpose of death. His act of sacrifice was voluntary out of obedience.
Compare all that to the pain that I was experiencing......there is NO comparison.
During Communion Sunday last week when the bread was passed, I held onto that broken cracker and unexpectedly started to cry like a little child. I was overwhelmed by the thought of the immense pain that Jesus suffered and endured for me on the Cross.
Who am I to complain about my discomfort?
But I praise God for the pain because it reminded me that His pain was real.
All I could do was humbly bow down and worship the LORD with thanksgiving and surrender.
posted by Ivan @ 6:30 PM
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2 Comments:
Ivan, that's not a piece of bread or a broken cracker. If you truly believe in 'Communion'... it is the Body of Christ. Jesus did promise His real presence in the Eucharist my friend.
Donald
PS: Get the facts right. Matt. 16:12 - in this verse, Jesus explains His metaphorical use of the term "bread." In John 6, He eliminates any metaphorical possibilities. John 6:53 - 58 - Jesus does not correct their literal interpretation. Instead, Jesus eliminates any metaphorical interpretations by swearing an oath and being even more literal about eating His flesh. In fact, Jesus says four times we must eat His flesh and drink His blood.
Ivan, we understand your message.
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