The symbols of the Lord's Supper have become what you see in the picture, but it is much more than a thimble of grape juice and a jeezit (play on cheezit), as my friend Justin calls it. It is an ordinance described as somber and serious. I agree that the Lord's Supper is a serious thing, and people ought to consider what it means before they come to the table - self examination, considering what Jesus did on the cross, and what we are remembering are all important aspects of this ceremony.
We celebrated the Lord's Supper at my church last night, and I found myself in a strange mood. Usually, I am very somber and serious as I reflect on the moment... almost saddened as I consider what Jesus did for me. However, on this occasion I felt like celebrating... I mean really celebrating! I wanted to shout for joy, and praise Jesus for what he had done. I am saddened, and angered sometimes when I think of what happened to Jesus, but that was what He came to do - that was His purpose. My purpose is to serve God, have joy, abundant life, and proclaim Him to others. I felt joy last night as I considered what Jesus did for me as I shared the Lord's Supper with my family.
