Communion Meditation (6) Putting First Things First

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  – Matthew 6:33

Life often feels confused and chaotic. This is one result of our sinful condition. Nothing seems to go right – at least in part because I am confused and my heart is chaotic.

I have trouble sorting out the most important things. My focus is blurry because of the clamor of everything around me. Many things constantly demand my attention – and get it, even though I know they are inconsequential, even trivial.

How can I sort these things out and make sense of what I am doing (or not doing) and becoming (or not becoming)? Jesus put His Table in His kingdom for this very purpose.

When I remember Jesus in this fellowship meal together, He brings me back to first principles – His kingdom and His righteousness, not my comfort and prosperity.

The sacrifice of Jesus focuses my mind on two things: my sin and God’s love. The more I realize the depth of each of these, the more I will love Him and want to serve Him. Hence, the Supper is a time of renewal of my commitment to the Lord.

Fellowship with Jesus does not happen in isolation from my brothers in Him. Loving Him (whom I have not seen) demands love for my brothers (whom I have seen).

Nor can I love Jesus adequately without loving all those for whom He gave Himself. That is, I must love all who are lost and show it by serving them and sharing Jesus with them.

This Table is in the Kingdom of God, where I find all good things. Let me focus on the things of God that I may find peace and joy.

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