Have You Eaten?

1 Corinthians 10:15-17

"I speak as to wise men; judge for yourselves what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? 17 For we, though many, are one bread and one body; for we all partake of that one bread."

The comedian Tim Hawkins does this funny routine about mothers who are overly concerned for their children, even when they are mad at them.  Teen comes home 2 hours past curfew – “where have you been? DO you know what time it is?”  Then mom breaks off, sighs, and says, “Have you eaten?”

 

God is like that.  However displeased He may be with the straying of His children, He remains keen to provide in compassion for them.  That’s what this table is all about.  It is why we emphasize here: you don’t earn this table by avoiding the worst sins this week.  This table is for those who are repentant of ANY sin.  It’s free grace all the way down.  There’s not some floor where, well, if you’ve done THAT, then we don’t want you here.

 

So here’s something new you may not have considered before.  We prefer having elders distribute the bread and wine to you.  Why?  Because every now and then, someone is so distressed that they hold back and don’t partake.  Elders are looking around, making sure, “Have you eaten?”  We all need to partake of Christ to be healthy.  It’s good to be part of a church body where we are looking out for each other to make sure that’s happening.

“Have you eaten?”

10/9/22