A thought on Communion

I absolutely love reading the Bible. The best part is that each time
you read a passage you can learn something new. When I was in Bible
Quiz I memorized a large portion of Corinthians but now it is speaking
so deeply to my spirit, especially in the light of what we are about to
do in Greece. One thing that I notice is how often Paul speaks of the
power of the Holy Spirit and how much he condemns all human efforts. To
me that is so key to what the foundation of our ministry will be. This
is why everywhere we go we ask people to pray for miracles -extreme miracles. However, today I was reading 1Cor.5 and was smacked in the face with a great thing to remember with the rapid approach
of my favorite holiday, Easter. 1Cor.5:6-8 speaks of purging the yeast (sin, malice) from our lives in
light of our Passover Lamb who was sacrificed for our reconciliation.
Often times I approach Communion only looking back at Christ's great
gift when I should look inside as it says in 1Cor.11
"examine myself" and look forward to how I can become more like him in
order to bring him all the glory and honor he deserves. It reminds me
of a sermon P.Jamie preached while in was in youth - approach Communion
as a traffic light he said.
Red - stop and look back
Yellow - cautiously examine your own life
Green - move forward changed
A
great reminder for the most precious time for all who believe. The
Resurrection is the greatest thing - Death has been swallowed up in
Victory!