Bread Is Made to Be Broken

Any outside observer of the Lord’s Supper can see that it is more than a meal. Such an observer gets the sense that participation at this table comes with certain obligations. All meals carry some obligations with them. If you eat at another’s table, you understand there are certain duties, even if they are simply showing up on time, saying thank you, and being a polite dinner guest. But this outside observer would quickly get the idea that more will be required of him at this table than simply saying thank you. And he would be right.

While it is by grace and grace alone that we come to this table, it does not follow that we can come and go, disregarding the commands of the Lord of the table. The One who says, “This is my body broken for you,” also says, “Take up your cross and follow me.” So while none of us are Jesus, and it is most important that we keep that point clear, every Christian must be like Him. It would be foolish of us to think that we are bread like Christ is bread and that we will not be broken as He was broken. It would be silly for us to think that we will proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes and not follow Him to Calvary.

Christ suffered for our welfare. And Paul picks up this theme saying that death was at work in him while life in those to whom he ministered. So it must be with us. As you come to the One who sought your good, seek one another’s good. As you come to the One who interceded for you, intercede for each other. And as you come to the One who protects and defends you, protect and defend one another.

Bread is made to be broken. And when it is broken, it nourishes others. So come in faith and welcome to Jesus Christ.

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