On Sunday, out of a time of worship, where our focus was on our gratitude and thanksgiving to God, we gathered around a small table and shared communion. From praise, we moved into remembrance—from lifting our voices to consecrating (setting aside/making sacred) our hearts and minds.
Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 that on the night He was betrayed, Jesus took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” The cup of wine followed, marking a new covenant poured out in love. Each time we eat the bread and drink the wine together, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes again.
For much of church history, communion was at the very heart of Christian gatherings. Long before sermons became central, believers gathered around the breaking of bread and the drinking of wine. The altar, not the pulpit, stood at the centre, reminding the church that our faith flows first from Christ’s sacrifice, not our striving. Even when understanding and participation varied, communion remained a sacred focal point—a holy reminder of what holds us together.
As we said above, we spoke briefly about consecration—setting something apart as sacred- not only the bread and the wine, but our hearts and minds as well. Communion invites us to slow down and to offer God more than our presence. It calls us to offer our attention, our gratitude, and our openness to be shaped again by grace.
Reflect
What does the breaking of bread mean to you?
Is it the forgiveness of sins? The suffering Jesus willingly endured? Or the future hope the cross has secured for us?
The meaning may shift with the season you’re in—and that’s part of the gift. This simple act is symbolic, yet layered with deep history, faith, and mystery. It has formed believers for centuries, and it continues to speak into our lives today.
Go Deeper
As we shared communion, we also declared (from the song Holy Forever):
Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all
What do you need Jesus’ name to be above in your life today? Spend some time praying these words.
