January 30, 2023: A Day To Remember

“And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19, ESV)

The word remembrance comes from a Greek word denoting a written record used to record and memorialize a person’s actions. When we receive communion, we are calling to remembrance what Jesus did on the cross for us.

Thanksgiving at my grandparent’s home was always a big deal when I was a child! My cousins and I would be in the yard playing football under bare winter trees. Inside my grandfather would be smoking his pipe while talking with the men. The kitchen would be filled with moms and my grandmother cooking a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Still, to this day (I am 62), when we celebrate Thanksgiving, I remember. I remember the smell of turkey roasting, pumpkin pies baking, blowing out grandpa’s match for his pipe, and the warm hugs of aunts and uncles. So many memories!

Think about the disciples. When they celebrated Passover, they would remember Jesus for the rest of their lives! They would remember the smell of unleavened bread baking, the sweetness of wine in their mouths, and laughter around the table. They would remember the contentment on the face of Jesus with His friends. They would remember Him washing their feet. They would remember His teaching, miracles, promises, and comfort. They would remember His awful death and glorious resurrection. They would remember all the days of their lives—their Messiah, Jesus.
    
Receive communion and remember. Selah.