Faithful and Loving

Originally scheduled for August 16

It is the shortest book in the Bible: Psalm 117. It’s only two verses long.
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Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.
(Psalms 117:1-2 NIV)

Brevity is considered a virtue, even in writing. The psalmist has outlined for us two things that are of great importance. Not surprisingly, these two things are echoed in communion. Consider them:

First, we are to see his love towards us. Communion reflects this in that it reminds us of the bread being his body, and the cup being his blood, that he was sacrificed for our sake. As John 3:16 puts it, “for God so loved the world…” We see that every time we take communion — his love, and action, for us.

Second, we see that his love endures forever. God is a faithful God; he does not change his mind because a few days have passed. Communion shows is that also. It is offered to all who believe. That includes those who are repenting, and coming back to the faith. It includes those who have sinned over the week between communion offerings. God is faithful towards us; his love does not vary with the seasons or the tides.

As you partake today, give earnest consideration to the offering that he is making to you. He is welcoming you back into his church, saying that you belong here. If you take communion with us, you are one of us. That will crecur, repeated every time we take communion. Ithis great love for us and His enduring patience. Consider this well, and then take in a worthy manner.