Luke 22:19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes.
I was listening to a song on the radio recently. Being we have Passover and Good Friday this week it spoke to my heart about remembering God's love, kindness and sacrifice.
We have so much to be grateful for and as we call to mind the Cross today, we also call to mind all that went into it and came out of it. I'm reminded of Jesus in Gethsamane and in the garden as He was about to be arrested. Matthew 26:42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.” Matthew 26:52-54 52 But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels? 54 How then could the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen thus?”
Jesus could have walked away any time. Delivered Himself. But instead He chose not to, for our sake. Matthew 27:42 “He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him.
The love and sacrifice, the desire for our restoration was the force that pushed Him onto the Cross. The results was our saving and restoration to our Father. The way was opened for us to once again draw near to our God. Matthew 27:51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, Romans 5:10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
This is a day of reflection. Of repentance. And of joy and celebration. It is the day of our salvation, the day the price was paid to bring us back to God. What a wonderful day! Today I worship in deep gratitude knowing my Savior, in spite of all my failings and sins, has showed me kindness and paid the price for my debt. No matter the darkness of our sins, His love washes it way. Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.
Thank You. These words will never be enough, but Lord they are all we have to give. Thank You.
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