And [Jesus] said to [the Twelve], "This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many. I tell you the truth, I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new in the Kingdom of God."
Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
—Mark 14:24-26 NLT
Some debate what Jesus means when he says, "I drink it new in the Kingdom of God." Some believe he is referring to sharing in the Lord's Supper with those who believe in him — in other words, when we share in the Lord's Supper as his church, he joins us in this meal. Others think he is referring to the great reunion meal in heaven. I personally believe that his reference is all encompassing because the Lord's Supper we celebrate as his church is both a memorial and an anticipation: We remember his death until he comes. He joins us in that meal just as he joined his followers on the road to Emmaus and shared that meal with them (Luke 24). However, we realize that as we celebrate the Lord's Supper here on earth, we do so in anticipation of the great meal in heaven with all of God's redeemed. What a great reminder! What a great way to anticipate the future! What a great way to pledge ourselves to each other and commit to help one another see that glorious day of victorious celebration with our Lord!
Almighty God and eternal LORD, thank you for the presence of your Son as we share in the Lord's Supper. Thank you even more for the promise that we will share the victorious meal with our Savior when he returns and takes us home to you. In Jesus' name, I thank you for all of your blessings. Amen.
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Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.
—Mark 14:24-26 NLT
Key Thought
Some debate what Jesus means when he says, "I drink it new in the Kingdom of God." Some believe he is referring to sharing in the Lord's Supper with those who believe in him — in other words, when we share in the Lord's Supper as his church, he joins us in this meal. Others think he is referring to the great reunion meal in heaven. I personally believe that his reference is all encompassing because the Lord's Supper we celebrate as his church is both a memorial and an anticipation: We remember his death until he comes. He joins us in that meal just as he joined his followers on the road to Emmaus and shared that meal with them (Luke 24). However, we realize that as we celebrate the Lord's Supper here on earth, we do so in anticipation of the great meal in heaven with all of God's redeemed. What a great reminder! What a great way to anticipate the future! What a great way to pledge ourselves to each other and commit to help one another see that glorious day of victorious celebration with our Lord!
Today's Prayer
Almighty God and eternal LORD, thank you for the presence of your Son as we share in the Lord's Supper. Thank you even more for the promise that we will share the victorious meal with our Savior when he returns and takes us home to you. In Jesus' name, I thank you for all of your blessings. Amen.
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