Sisters and brothers,
Happy Monday to all! Yesterday, we worshipped and remembered Jesus as we took the Lord’s Supper together. The music pointed to Christ’s sacrificial death for us as and taught us that the name of Jesus is the only name under heaven by which we must be saved. The message from 1 Corinthians 11 instructed us in the supreme importance of remembering Jesus when we take the Lord’s Supper. It also reminded us of the oneness of the people of God, the church. There are no racial, class, economic or social division that should be recognized among the people of God. Rich and poor, slave and free, “red, yellow, black, and white” all need to believe in Jesus because all are sinners that need a Savior. At the Supper we remember all Jesus has done for us so we can be forever forgiven-His sacrificial death, burial, and resurrection. We remember Jesus’ very presence is with us now as we take the Lord’s Supper. We remember and proclaim Jesus is coming again and we will be in His presence forever. Believers recognize as they take the Supper that all come to salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. We relish right now Jesus’ presence with us as we take His Supper as the One people of God. Social or economic status in human society is irrelevant among the people of God and especially in the taking of the Lord’s Supper together. Christ Jesus obliterates economic and social divisions among the family of God. May those divisions truly be obliterated from each of our lives.
We will have a potluck luncheon next Sunday, September 22, 2024, following our morning worship gathering. Bring enough food for your family and a little extra or any quest we may have with us.
Remember to keep praying continually for each other. None of us know fully the burdens our brothers and sisters in Christ might be carrying.
Love being your pastor!
Bob Ray, Pastor, East Madison Baptist Church