As Christian men, we are called to be the head of our households and lead our families in a Godly way. One of the most important things we can do as Christian men is to grow spiritually.
The Kingdom of God is filled with treasures, and one of them is the Holy Communion. We must not come to the communion table carelessly but with reverence and respect for what it represents.
Partaking in Holy Communion is an important part of this responsibility, as it strengthens our faith, unites us with the Church, and reminds us of our covenant with God. We must come to the table with reverence and respect, bringing our serious matters before the Lord and trusting in His promises of healing and provision.
We men must grow spiritually and lead our families in a way that honours God and partake in Holy Communion with faith and gratitude.
We must come to a place where we can safely break bread with our families and introduce a new degree of power, divine life, and force to our homes.
Communion is an exclusive service for born-again Christians, and we must not take it lightly. We must take this opportunity to bring our serious matters before the Lord.
When we bless the elements for communion, they become something else in their implication. They may be the same bread we ate for breakfast, but they are now a holy symbol of our covenant with God.
There are many benefits to partaking in Holy Communion, and the Bible has several verses that illustrate its importance.
1. Remembrance: In 1 Corinthians 11:24-25, Paul instructs us to partake in Holy Communion to remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. This remembrance helps us reflect on the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection and strengthens our faith.
2. Unity: In 1 Corinthians 10:17, Paul explains that we are all partaking in one body when we partake in Holy Communion. This symbolises the Church’s unity and helps us recognise our shared faith and purpose.
3. Healing: In 1 Corinthians 11:30, Paul warns against partaking in Holy Communion in an unworthy manner, which can lead to sickness and even death. However, we can experience physical and spiritual healing when we partake in Holy Communion.
4. Covenant: In Luke 22:20, Jesus says, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.” Holy Communion represents our covenant with God; through it, we reaffirm our commitment to Him.
As we partake in communion, we are brought into wealth and can lay hold of God’s power like no other time.
We are to enjoy everything that comprises the covenant life because when it involves us, God is obliged! Exodus 15:26 tells us that God is Jehovah Rapha, which means He is a cure, a physician, and can repair and thoroughly make us whole.
The word of God is our medicine, cure, deliverance, and remedy.
We must also learn how to fight the fight of faith. Our strength is not in our muscles but in the truth of God’s word that we have on the inside. If we are not fighters, we will become victims.
Another place where Holy Communion must be done is in the church. Something happens in the church that does not happen elsewhere. It is a place to fellowship with other believers and strengthen our faith. If we find ourselves coming to church out of duty rather than a desire to fellowship with other believers, it may be a sign of backsliding.
Finally, we must understand that God is not the author of sickness, and there is no sickness in the covenant. Divine healing is supernatural, and we receive it by faith. We must believe that God can heal us and trust in His promises.
As Christian men, we must take responsibility for the outcome of our homes and families and grow spiritually to lead them Godly.
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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