Jesus is the LORD.
He is the one working with His Father right now, serving you, feeding
you, with His own life.
Jesus feeds us all, by His power. Some of you who are responsible for meals in
your home know the relentless nature of this work. You are always working, cleaning up the last
meal, or planning for the next one. You
have a small inkling of the Father and Son always working, together, to open
hands and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
He represents here, His ultimate work of giving at
the cross. Only on the basis of the
cross does God continue to sustain His world, by grace.
But Jesus not only gives at this Table, He also
receives. The Psalmist tells us that God
is near to those who call on Him. He
hears our cry. This table is a place to
call on God, remember His name and His work on our behalf, claim it that you
might be spared His judgment. Praise
Him, and bless His name forever. Jesus
receives your worship here, even as He gives you the sign of life in Him.
Psalm 145:10-21
All Your works shall praise You, O Lord,And Your saints shall bless You.
11 They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom,
And talk of Your power,
12 To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts,
And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.[c]
14 The Lord upholds all who fall,
And raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look expectantly to You,
And You give them their food in due season.
16 You open Your hand
And satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways,
Gracious in all His works.
18 The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,
To all who call upon Him in truth.
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He also will hear their cry and save them.
20 The Lord preserves all who love Him,
But all the wicked He will destroy.
21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord,
And all flesh shall bless His holy name
Forever and ever.
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