Bread and Wine

Today during communion, I was struck by these song lyrics from "How Deep the Father's Love For Us":


Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

I identified quickly with the crucifixion this morning, and rejoiced in the resurrection.......not only of Jesus Christ, but of this wretched sinner that He raised from the dead as well.......

Therefore, I have no reason to be discouraged, no reason to be downcast...no reason not to worship the Living God who gives all good things to those who love Him......

I admit that I have been discouraged lately, and I confess that here and openly recognize it, refuse it, and replace it with HOPE!! May the words of MY mouth and the meditations of MY soul, be pleasing to the Lord! He is the God of ALL comfort and encouragement!!

This morning I remembered Christ through the sacrament of communion......and I asked Him to forgive my troubled heart and move me higher up, further in, and deeper still.....for the glory of His name!