“Now as they were eating, Jesus took 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.” And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.”
‭‭- Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭26‬-‭30‬ ‭ESV‬‬

At the Lord’s Table, Jesus gave His disciples bread and wine—not as objects to be worshiped, but as signs pointing to His saving work. When He said, “This is my body… this is my blood,” He was not speaking of a literal change in the elements, but of a deeper reality: His body would soon be broken, and His blood poured out for the forgiveness of sins.

Just as the bread and wine nourish the body, so Christ Himself is the true nourishment of our souls. He calls us to remember—not merely with our minds, but with hearts refreshed by grace—that His once-for-all sacrifice is our life.

The Supper is therefore not a repetition of Calvary but a celebration of it. Around the table, we proclaim His death until He comes again. We feed on Him by faith, rejoicing that our perfect Savior—fully God and fully man—gave Himself to make us His own.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for giving Yourself for me. As I remember Your body broken and Your blood shed, fill my heart with gratitude and faith until the day I feast with You in Your kingdom.