At the Table

Fellow Labourers-

I love the Holy communion service and often wonder why people stay away. There is an aura and solemnity about it that evokes in me a closeness to God. By closeness I am implying that I want to be closer drawn to him. This is an occasion that we should not miss since it reminds us of why Christ came. This is one occasion with a real purpose, a purpose that is unique not because we make it unique, but because it exposes all of us to the fact that Christ belongs to all of us. None of us have right of place during this time of sharing. We are all commoners called to remind ourselves of the only one who was worthy to die in our stead. The one who said "it is finished;" our redemption is complete.

The cups and plates in the article remind me that we are marred by sin, so we are equal in the sight of God. We might be out of shape in different areas of our lives, but what does that matter? "He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed."

Pax Vobiscum

Robert Stewart