Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.

Living inside of redemption, surrounded by the richness of God's grace, is exactly what the Lord's Supper is about. God leaves the tangible for us because He knows that the devil indeed threatens, trouble and danger do assail, love is cold on this earth, and sin clings tightly to us in word and deed. Taking the body and blood of Christ in the bread and wine physically places forgiveness into every system in our bodies, filling us from the inside out with the love of Christ, the mercy of Christ, and the heart of Christ. We can certainly have forgiveness in Christ apart from the Lord's Supper, but I also wouldn't want to miss out on this inside-out grace of my Savior. I come because God the Father is inviting me. God wants my company. God wants to fill me. God meets with me.

Can you imagine living outside of that knowledge? Can you imagine wondering whether God would receive you? This is the reality for many in our world. In the message of the Lord's Supper, we share with them also the message of freedom in Christ, the love of Christ, and the strength of Christ. We go out with the supper in us, messengers of life and salvation. Because we are filled, we may overflow with words and actions, not of death and condemnation, but of life and salvation. I seek God at the Sacrament, knowing I am welcome. I share God in the world, knowing sinners are welcome.
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