We will never forget.

There are days I sit in the pew at church watching and listening to my husband preach, and feel so blessed and honored to be his wife. The biggest reason why- because I clearly can see God working wonderfully through Him.

It can be a challenge and a struggle to allow God to work through you. We all have a choice. Sometimes we want to do it our way, even though God knows it's not the best way. But when we surrender, when we give it all to Him, and all the glory to Him- life is so much better. And more importantly, we can receive eternal life- through His Son Jesus Christ who suffered and died on that cross for us.

So with that, and with J's permission, I am sharing here what he shared for a communion meditation yesterday, edited slightly to try to match what he added to it while speaking yesterday.

"Luke 22:17-20

And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.”

There are events that happen in our life that we don't easily forget. September 11th 2001 was such an event for most of us in here. We remember that terrible day. The motto of New York and our country that came out of that day was "we will never forget." And we haven't. Every year on this date, we remember. This needs to be true, not only for events like these, but also for us as Christians. September 11^th was a major event, but an even more major event took place 2000 years ago that changed the entire world forever. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ: His death, burial and resurrection. That event changed everything. Through His death and resurrection, we could now be in a right relationship with God. Our sins could now be forgiven. A free gift of salvation was granted once and for all.

Jesus wanted us to remember this always. So he instituted the Lords supper for all those who believe. We do this each week to remember His horrible death but to also celebrate our salvation. Let us never forget that Friday He died, and the Sunday He rose again. As we take these emblems today, let us never forget.

Let's pray."