The Lord's Bread and Cup or "Communion"

In the Thesaurus dictionary, the word “communion” means “unity”. Before Jesus Christ left this earth, He commanded His disciples to always remember His death. He gave specific instructions on what to do. The Lord’s Bread symbolizes His Body. He willingly gave His Body to be beaten beyond recognition because of our sins. We could not pay the price to be reconciled to the Father. Jesus lovingly paid the price for us. The Lord’s Cup symbolizes His Blood being spilled for us. Because of the sins of our forefathers, our body and blood is contaminated. Father God is holy. Due to our sins, we could not be in His presence. Jesus reconciled us back to the Father by taking our chastisement upon Him (Isaiah 53:2-11).

The Lord’s Bread or Cup, in other words, His Communion, does not only reflect His death. When we participate in the Lord’s Communion, we are agreeing that the “Word” was made flesh and dwelt among men, died on the cross for our sins, buried in a tomb, after three days and nights in the grave, was resurrected from the dead, ascended back to the Father and will return again.

1 Corinthians 11:24-26 (KJV)

And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we must always remember what our Lord and Savior did for us. Because of His victory over the enemy (Satan), we are victorious through His Blood. We are instructed as often as we come together to remember the birth, death, resurrection and return of Jesus Christ by participating in the Lord’s Communion. The occasion is very holy and should not be taken dishonorable. If you are living a habitual lifestyle that is contrary to the word of God or you do not believe in the birth, death, resurrection and return of Jesus Christ, then it is best that you do not participate in the Lord’s Communion (1 Corinthians 11:27-30).



The Lord’s Communion also reflects His return. Jesus Christ is returning again to this earth. But this time, He is not coming as a Lamb being slaughtered, but as a conquering King and Lord. He is coming to establish His Kingdom and to finally throw Satan and his evil cohorts into hell fire!



Even so, come Lord Jesus.