‘Tis the Season
by Chris Gregor
In a week’s time we’ll be observing the Lord’s Supper. Although many of us have done so for decades, it is no trivial matter. This ritual lies at the heart of our faith and at the core of our covenant with our Savior.
We are told that “a man must examine himself” when he partakes of the bread and the wine or else he may “eat and drink judgment to himself” (1 Corinthians 11:28). To fully comprehend what Christ achieved with His suffering and death takes more than a few moments of reflection. To fully comprehend what obligations we’ve incurred by entering into covenant with Jesus takes more than a lifetime of obedience.
Let’s put some time aside in the coming days to evaluate the status of our relationship with our Lord and Savior. How faithful have we been to His covenant? How diligent in following His calling? If we find we have been lacking, let’s re-dedicate ourselves to the life of holiness we are admonished to live. We know He is gracious and patient, and that He works tirelessly to guide us toward the purpose for which we were made. We also know the reason for His sacrifice was to free us from the bondage of our nature.
When we come together to revisit the last days of His earthly life, we do so with reverence and humility - not out of fear, but of hope. We know we are not worthy of such glorious visions as He promises. But if we are faithful to His guidance, we will be made worthy to stand in His presence and be welcomed as family.
Before a house can be built, a foundation must be laid. This usually requires a lot of digging. It’s dirty and sweaty work and involves a fair amount of effort. But it is necessary if the house is going to stand the test of time. God is working something special within each of us. Let’s not neglect the spade work. Take that long uncomfortable look into the depths of our soul and make the changes that need to be made, so that God can perform His mighty work within us.
From one fellow workman to another,
Chris
