Men, Marriage & Communion

Men, Marriage & Communion - how do these things relate?

In the book of Matthew, chapter 26, the following remembrance is instituted by Jesus.

"²⁶While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." ²⁷Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. ²⁸This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."

This remembrance is what we call "communion", the remembering of what Jesus Christ did for us in his act of sacrifice on the cross. It is our reminder of how He who did not deserve this punishment took it on for us, so that we could have a relationship with God through Him. It is a huge thing for us to remember, it is a vital part of our faith.

Marriage is described in Ephesians chapter 5, as being like that of Christ and the Church. This description includes a reference to Jesus Christ giving himself up for us. Our marriage relationships are to be a testimony to this work that Jesus did for us as we seek to live that type of grace out as we care for our wives. This is a living remembrance of what Jesus did for us.

Men, we are called to lead our families in their relationship with Christ, we are called to be a living reminder of His grace. Through our strength being displayed in a proper way and with our leadership we are to live this out as a witness to those around us.

I would encourage all men to be involved in leading communion in their homes with their families. If you are single then do so with your friends who know the Lord so that you are reminded to live out this example.

Let us walk forward together
Preacherman