
Breaking Bread, the Holy communion: IT IS WRITTENThe Lord Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.
by Sue Le Marquand
05-08-2022 09:00
in Christian Connect
Christ, the Messiah, our Passover Lamb, has come to redeem us from sin, and cause the angel of death to pass over us. Photo: Pixabay
I was on the plane home from London a few nights ago. Everyone around me was sleeping and as I lay with my eyes closed, I heard a definite call: Sue ! I looked around wondering who knew me on the plane, but all were still asleep. I thought I must have imagined it, so I lay back with closed eyes, but again I heard: Sue ! Yet still no-one! So, in my head I asked: Is this you Lord? I then heard: Feed my sheep! I was confused, asking what this meant, and I heard: tell them to break bread .
--
Why is it so important to break bread regularly? When He ascended, Jesus (God's Word made manifest), left us His Holy Spirit to quicken His word to us. Unless you eat of His Word, your hunger cannot be satiated. Unless you receive a personal revelation from Him, you cannot become whole and complete, lacking nothing.
Our bodies need good food regularly to stay healthy. Our souls need mental stimulation and emotional support regularly to prosper. Our Spirits need the Word of God to lead us into all truth and eternal life with Christ!
23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me. 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (NIV) As we REMEMBER HIM and His resurrection, we are reminded of the victory that is ours in Christ. We are strengthened to entrust our circumstances and our healing to Him. To walk in the authority and inheritance that His death and resurrection purchased for us.
--
As we REMEMBER HIM and His great love for us (proven by His death on the Cross), we are humbled and provoked to praise Him with genuine adoration instead of ritualistic behaviour.
As we REMEMBER HIM, we are reminded of who we are in Him. We have been given a new identity, a new standing before the Father because of our union with Him. We are cleansed, washed, sanctified, and made holy. It is a supernatural exchange!
As we REMEMBER HIM, we celebrate the fact that He was the firstborn from among the dead, and that we too will be resurrected into eternal life with Him.
--
As we REMEMBER HIM and His blood shed for us, we are strengthened to withstand the lies of the enemy (who comes to accuse and condemn), thereby overcoming fear, guilt, and shame.
As we REMEMBER HIM, we a quickened by His Spirt to embrace the fullness of life and power that are ours through Him.
As we REMEMBER HIM, our hearts start burning with passion and desire for more of Him, making us long to share Him with others, increasing our faith, hope and love.
The Cross became a new tree of life for us! He invites us to a Eucharistic celebration, a Heavenly banquet as we gather to eat from its fruits. Through the breaking of His body, He has formed an unbreakable bond with us and between us. It is the New Covenant He made with us through His blood, connecting us to a new life source.
46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 2:46-47 (NIV) Our Passover Lamb, the Bread of Life Christ, the Messiah, our Passover Lamb, has come to redeem us from sin, and cause the angel of death to pass over us.
Christ is described as the bread of life . In the Old Testament, bread was the basic food that supported life. The Israelites always kept twelve loaves of bread on the altar. Bread represented a covenant relationship with God.
Luke 22:20 (NIV) In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
As we break bread, we become unified with Jesus, just as God the Father and He are one (John 17:21).
PRAYER Father, please convict us if ever we come to your table in an unworthy manner (1 Corinthians 11:27). We desire clean hands, pure hearts, and unity of Spirit with you dear Lord.
Continue to have mercy on us and teach us all the beautiful truths of this magnificent Covenant we pray. In Jesus name,
Amen
ALSO READ: Daily devotion: Here's your Bible verse and prayer
Are you a true Scandal!' soapie superfan? Take part in our quiz and WIN R1 000 in cash!
Most recent headlines
05/01/2027
Worlds first 802.15.4ab-UWB chip verified by Calterah and Rohde & Schwarz to be ...
04/08/2026
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, t...
04/07/2026
April 7 2026, 19:00 (PDT) Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Opens in...
01/06/2026
January 6 2026, 05:30 (PST) Dolby Sets the New Standard for Premium Entertainment at CES 2026
Throughout the week, Dolby brings to life the latest innovatio...
02/05/2026
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, t...
01/05/2026
January 5 2026, 18:30 (PST) NBCUniversal's Peacock to Be First Streamer to ...
22/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
22/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
22/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
22/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
22/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
22/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Cloud-based production isnt going anywhere, and BitFire is doubling down by prov...
21/04/2026
The topic of artificial intelligence has a stranglehold on the sports-video-prod...
21/04/2026
5G is still a hot topic in live event production, and this workflow continues to...
21/04/2026
At the 2026 NAB Show, Ed McGivern, GM and President of Appear US, discusses the ...
21/04/2026
Studio Network Solutions (SNS) has announced an on-premise AI suite designed for...
21/04/2026
Suite Studios has integrated its file-streaming technology into the newly announced Frame.io Drive, a desktop application from Adobe company Frame.io. The colla...
21/04/2026
Net Insight has integrated InSync Technology's FrameFormer into the Nimbra E...
21/04/2026
Fox Sports has selected Appear as a technology partner to support the next phase...
21/04/2026
Diversified has appointed Tyler Affolter as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to lead the company's commercial organisation. The appointment follows the firm'...
21/04/2026
Layercake has formalised the integration of Bitmovin's video streaming infra...
21/04/2026
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has extended its distribution partnershi...
21/04/2026
Glookast has launched the Cinnafilm Tachyon plugin for its Media Producer and Me...
21/04/2026
Eutelsat has entered into an agreement with Cadena Tres, a division of Grupo Ima...
21/04/2026
Dolby Laboratories and TV Azteca have partnered to introduce Dolby Atmos immersive audio to free-to-air television broadcasts. The implementation utilises the A...
21/04/2026
FOX Entertainment partnered with Verizon to overcome significant production hurd...
21/04/2026
Osprey Video has announced its technology showcase for the NAB Show 2026, highli...
21/04/2026
Riedel Communications (Booth C4908) introduced a range of new solutions at NAB S...
21/04/2026
The NAB Show is in full swing, and the SVG and SVG Europe editorial teams are chasing down the hottest stories from all over the Las Vegas Convention Center. He...
21/04/2026
Blackmagic Design has announced the URSA Cine Immersive 100G, an immersive cinem...
21/04/2026
Clark Wire & Cable is continuing its evolution from cable supplier to full-scale solutions partner for broadcast and live production. At the 2026 NAB Show, we s...
21/04/2026
Rashad Frett attends the 2025 Sundance Film Festival premiere of Ricky at Eccles Theatre on January 24, 2025, in Park City, UT. (Photo by George Pimentel/Shut...
21/04/2026
Five years ago, Spotify arrived in Pakistan, opening a new chapter in the country's music scene. Since then, local listeners have explored across genres, ge...
21/04/2026
Since its launch in 2020, RADAR has been our program for spotlighting emerging artists around the world. This year marks the sixth edition of RADAR Spain, our o...
21/04/2026
Offers compact wireless solution for pedalboards
Taiwanese audio brand Cloudvocal have announced the availability of a new pedalboard-friendly wireless syst...
21/04/2026
Latest hybrid sampling/synthesis instrument arrives
Arturia's Augmented series offerings rely on a mixture of sampling and synthesis, allowing users to ...
21/04/2026
Rohde & Schwarz to host Power Electronics Online Conference From Design to Vali...
21/04/2026
MAS and Lockheed Martin partner to establish an F-35 depot in Canada, enabling in-country sustainment and creating high-skilled aerospace jobs....
21/04/2026
Advertising strategies shift as competition grows for a large, active and qualit...
21/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
21/04/2026
Layercake Deepens Bitmovin Integration to Power End-to-End Media Orchestration w...