“While they were eating, He took some bread, and after a blessing He broke it, and gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is My body” (Mark 14:22).
Our Savior has given His body for us. Let your body be exchanged for His body. Give up your body to have His body become yours. He literally gives His life to you. Take Him in and become like Christ. In the mystery of the faith, the Lord will do what He does with your submission. His will, not yours. He gives you love so that you might be able to give yourself up for Him in love.
Lord, the taking and eating is one of the things You have commanded us to do. More than a ritual or rite, You are doing something through what You have commanded. So many have argued over the ages about how this is done and what this is. I too have joined in the debates. Help me to learn first how to obey all that You command, knowing that You are preparing me to be with You forever.
Lord Jesus, prepare my heart so that each time communion is offered I may come to You knowing that You are ministering to me personally. Lead me to have a humble heart, eagerly awaiting the next step of faith. Guide me according to Your purpose to walk with You each step of the way, obeying what You have commanded and learning to love You and my neighbor. Amen.
