Just wanted to share.
So, I just got back today from Fall Retreat with Campus Christians the group I am really involved in. Well, this retreat the theme was Worship. I think that it was a good experience, I learned some about the history of worship. My kids will probably not worship God the same way I do. Then there is one thing or thought that really stuck with me about communion that I have shared with some people.
Holy Communion or the eating of the bread and drinking of the spirit of the vine is done in rememberance of what Jesus did for me, us. Well the word "rememberance" is not used in the context of like oh I remember something that I forgot. Like we don't forget Jesus and his sacrifice and only remember it once a month or however often we take part in communion. No, the word "rememberance" means so much more its like remembering and feeling all of the emotions that make up your relationship with Jesus or the Father. The speaker used the analogy of an older lady who picked up a letter dated 1968 from her young husband at the time who was in Vietnam and dd not return from the war. She had not picked up that letter in 30 something years, but when she saw it and touched it everything came back and for her the letter symbolized a deep emotional connection to her husband that she loved so much. That is what communion signifies to the believer who partakes in the feast, a connection to our savior in a deep personal way!
Okay, I am not trying to offend anyone or push my beliefs on to anyone who might be reading this blog. I am not ashamed of my beliefs and will not be afraid to share what I have been learning about or what has impacted my life lately. My faith is a big part of the person I am! Thats all I have to say. . .
Holy Communion or the eating of the bread and drinking of the spirit of the vine is done in rememberance of what Jesus did for me, us. Well the word "rememberance" is not used in the context of like oh I remember something that I forgot. Like we don't forget Jesus and his sacrifice and only remember it once a month or however often we take part in communion. No, the word "rememberance" means so much more its like remembering and feeling all of the emotions that make up your relationship with Jesus or the Father. The speaker used the analogy of an older lady who picked up a letter dated 1968 from her young husband at the time who was in Vietnam and dd not return from the war. She had not picked up that letter in 30 something years, but when she saw it and touched it everything came back and for her the letter symbolized a deep emotional connection to her husband that she loved so much. That is what communion signifies to the believer who partakes in the feast, a connection to our savior in a deep personal way!
Okay, I am not trying to offend anyone or push my beliefs on to anyone who might be reading this blog. I am not ashamed of my beliefs and will not be afraid to share what I have been learning about or what has impacted my life lately. My faith is a big part of the person I am! Thats all I have to say. . .
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