By Pat Russell
Following up on Sermon by
Pastor Bruce Spear
Scripture – Isaiah 53:1-6
This past
Sunday was a very unusual but meaningful way for our community to partake in
Holy Communion. Take a minute and think
about how you experienced that “gathering” around the Table of Jesus’
suffering. What are your memories of
that experience? How did you feel as you
shared communion with Pastor Bruce? What
were your thoughts about all of us taking communion at different times that day? Did you remember that all over the world
followers of Christ were probably partaking in communion the same way? What did that fact say to your heart in these
days?
I invite you
to listen to the sermon again, only this time with pen and paper in hand. As you listen, write down words, phrases or
thoughts that stand out to you. Then
take some time to meditate on those words.
Hold those words up to your heavenly Father for more insight from him.
If you
cannot take that time (but seriously, think about the time issue in your life
right now), you can make use of the words and phrases that stood out to
me. I won’t tell you why or what my
thoughts and prayers are, but this list may be of help to you.
“Communion
of Empty Hands.”
No bread –
hunger of all.
No wine –
new covenant for all.
Jesus is
present wherever we may be.
Friend and
Savior of suffering.
Despised
identity – blind, leper, unclean.
Takes on our
pain.
Cross did
away.
A mighty
fortress – plague.
What can
separate us?
God has set
the table of Jesus before us.
Grateful.
My friends,
He speaks to each one of us as needed.
Blessings
THIS day,
P@
If you would like to connect with me
about “Going Deeper” or about living in these days of confinement and stress, feel
free to email me.
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