[During the Passover meal, Jesus continued,] "But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me. For it has been determined that the Son of Man must die. But what sorrow awaits the one who betrays him." The disciples began to ask each other which of them would ever do such a thing.
—Luke 22:21-23 NLT
"Am I the one?" That's the basic question that the disciples were asking. [1] It is also the question that we need to be asking ourselves when participating in the LORD's Supper. "Am I the one, LORD? Am I the one who is betraying you?" The Supper is a great time for us to take seriously our need for self-examination. [2] Let's be honest about our possible failure in the face of temptation, trial, and persecution. However, rather than anticipating failure or getting stuck in our past failures, let's recommit to serve the LORD faithfully as we share in the LORD's Supper.
[1] cf. Matthew 26:21-22.
[2] 1 Corinthians 11:27-29.
Father, I know that I can be weak and vulnerable to temptation and sin. Without your power working in me through your Holy Spirit, I know I cannot withstand the onslaught of the devil's attacks. Please help me trust fully that your forgiveness frees me to take of the Supper in spite of my failings, but may I always honor both Jesus sacrificed body and his present-day body, your disciples. Strengthen and empower me to live a pure life and honor your Son, whose sacrifice has cleansed me and made me whole. In his name. Amen.
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—Luke 22:21-23 NLT
Key Thought
"Am I the one?" That's the basic question that the disciples were asking. [1] It is also the question that we need to be asking ourselves when participating in the LORD's Supper. "Am I the one, LORD? Am I the one who is betraying you?" The Supper is a great time for us to take seriously our need for self-examination. [2] Let's be honest about our possible failure in the face of temptation, trial, and persecution. However, rather than anticipating failure or getting stuck in our past failures, let's recommit to serve the LORD faithfully as we share in the LORD's Supper.
[1] cf. Matthew 26:21-22.
[2] 1 Corinthians 11:27-29.
Today's Prayer
Father, I know that I can be weak and vulnerable to temptation and sin. Without your power working in me through your Holy Spirit, I know I cannot withstand the onslaught of the devil's attacks. Please help me trust fully that your forgiveness frees me to take of the Supper in spite of my failings, but may I always honor both Jesus sacrificed body and his present-day body, your disciples. Strengthen and empower me to live a pure life and honor your Son, whose sacrifice has cleansed me and made me whole. In his name. Amen.
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