At YM, we take Holy Communion about once a month, yet many of us do it without really knowing why. Holy Communion really began at the Last Supper:

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God."

After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes."

And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."

In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

--- Luke 22:14-20

The Bible tells us that everyone does wrong (in other words, everyone is sinful) and therefore everyone needs to pay the penalty for all the wrong things that are done. When Jesus died on the cross, he effectively was punished in our place and thus paid the penalty for our sin.

By celebrating Holy Communion, we remember Jesus' sacrificial death and glorious resurrection, and celebrate the hope we have in his promise of forgiveness. So the next time you take Holy Communion, know that its all about declaring and remembering what Jesus did for us on the cross.

Fyi, Holy Communion is also known by other names such as the Eucharist, Lord's Supper, Mass, etc.

Posted at 10:45 PM | Love, Marcus