Remembering on Holy Thursday
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Today is a holy day. It is the Christians opportunity to reflect on our Lord’s Last Supper. Traditionally, this Maundy (or Holy) Thursday solemnly commemorates the institution of the Eucharist (communion) and is the oldest of the observances peculiar to Holy Week. In addition, Christians are reminded of the ultimate humility & love of our Lord (through the washing of the disciples feet). Finally, Christ reminds us of His earthly end (the cross) and of his betrayal by Judas (one of His disciples).
I am blown away. His sacrificial life and death. His identification with humanity. His betrayal. His willingness to load our sin upon His body in order that we may have NEW LIFE (both earthly / eternal). His call for us to STOP and REMEMBER.
Matthew 26:26-29, “Now as they were eating, Jesus took the bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ And He took a cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.’”
Remember HIM today. And in remembering Him – don’t forget to think of others in special need (both spiritual & physical). Share HIS love! Freely we have received – freely give…