Comments on: Memories of Communion http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/01/10/memories-of-communion/ Learning to appreciate the many different facets of Christianity Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:50:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Eclectic Christian http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/01/10/memories-of-communion/#comment-427 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:33:10 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=547#comment-427 Theoldadam,

Thank you for introducing another element of communion, Christ with us, however our readers might understand that to occur.

While I did not explicitly state it in my post, I want to be careful not to get into debate over that issue here at Eclectic Christian. That is one reason why I focused on the memory aspect in my post.

]]> By: theoldadam http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/01/10/memories-of-communion/#comment-426 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:19:20 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=547#comment-426 Even more than bringing back memories of great times past or even memories of our Lord and what He did for us way back when, the meal ought be the gift of Christ of Himself to us, His body and His blood, really with us, working forgiveness and grace and sanctification.

The Lord never told us to do anything at all where He would not be with us.

Broken and shed …for you.

]]> By: Cynthia http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/01/10/memories-of-communion/#comment-422 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:36:15 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=547#comment-422 I have long associated food with the deepening of relationships. In my growing up years with my dad as a pastor, we had good times and lean times. At one point just before Christmas when I was six, there was no money for a turkey so dad went out ans snared a rabbit. The image of him pushing through the snow waving the trophy he had found in his trap is one I will never forget. We ate it with salted potatoes, the room decorated with paper chains made from newspaper. But the beauty and humor, the gratitude and grace we shared made that meal memorable. God wants us to dine with him in both feast and famine, swallowing the simple fare of our every day as well as the occasional magnificent spread!

]]> By: ScottL http://eclecticchristian.com/2009/01/10/memories-of-communion/#comment-421 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:52:14 +0000 http://eclecticchristian.com/?p=547#comment-421 No doubt food is important in the heart of God. It is everywhere in the Bible, even at some of the most crucial points in redemptive history. Adam and Eve sinned over food, Israel celebrated a meal as they left Egypt, it says the elders ate with God after the torah was given, and Jesus instituted the new covenant with a meal. Food is important to God, and should be to us. It speaks of fellowship, family and intimacy.

Some of my favorite things have been over a meal. Simply an intimate meal with my wife and I’s favorite food like sushi or filet mignon. Or sitting around a table with some friends laughing our heads off. And so many more. Meals are truly beautiful and full of grace.

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