The Miracle Table: REDISCOVERING THE POWER OF COMMUNION

by Andrew Murray

In Genesis 27, Jacob, dressed as his brother Esau approaches his elderly father Isaac with the purpose of receiving his blessing. The blessing that Isaac gave his son is significant for us as we re-discover the power that there is in Communion: ‘May God give you of heaven’s dew and of earth’s richness - an abundance of grain and new wine.’ (Genesis 27:28) The blessing that the father speaks over his son is that he would receive an abundance of grain (bread) and wine. Later when Jacob’s deception is revealed, Esau comes to Isaac and begs for a second blessing. Note Isaac’s response: ‘I have sustained him (Jacob) with grain and new wine. So what can I possibly do for you, my son?’ (Genesis 27:37) Jacob and Esau both recognised the necessity of having their father’s blessing. They knew that it was the greatest thing that they could possess. In turn Isaac recognised that the greatest blessing that he could give his son was an abundance of bread and wine. When Jacob was blessed with these things, Isaac knew that there was nothing greater that he could give to Esau. The greatest, most powerful blessing was contained within the bread and wine. The greatest thing that any of us can possess is the blessing of our Heavenly Father. To have His blessing on our lives, our finances, our marriages, our children, and our ministries, is the greatest thing that we can possess. God’s greatest blessing is found at the Communion Table within the Bread and Wine. The Communion Table is...