COME TO THE LORD’S TABLE
“I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.” (Song of Solomon 6:3)
“Because I live, you also will live.” (John 14:19)
When we come to the Lord’s Table — when we take the bread and the cup — we are reminded of something beautiful: we belong to Jesus, and He belongs to us. This is not just a tradition or a religious moment. It’s a personal invitation to draw close to the One who gave everything for us. Jesus is saying, “You are Mine.” And with thankful hearts, we respond, “I am Yours” (1 Corinthians 11:24–25).
We remember that Jesus didn’t just die to forgive our sins. He died so He could live in us, and we could live in Him. Taking the bread reminds us of His body, broken for us out of love (Luke 22:19). The cup reminds us of His blood, poured out to make us clean and whole (Matthew 26:28). And more than remembering, we are also receiving — receiving the life of Christ that fills us, renews us, and stays with us (John 6:56).
The Bible uses many simple pictures to help us understand this deep truth:
Jesus is the Shepherd, and we are His sheep (John 10:14).
He is the Vine, and we are the branches (John 15:5).
He is the Bridegroom, and we are His bride (Revelation 19:7).
He is the Light, and we walk in it (John 8:12).
All of these show us how close He wants to be with us. We are not just followers — we are deeply connected to Him. We are joined with Christ.
This close relationship also changes how we live. When we eat and drink at the Table, we are saying something important: “I belong fully to Jesus.” We don’t just give Him part of our lives — we give Him everything. As Paul says, “Don’t you know your bodies are members of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 6:15). That means our time, our choices, our hearts — all of it is His. “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1).
So come to the Table today with peace in your heart. This Table is for you. You are not a guest — you are family. You are not alone — He is with you. And every time you take the bread and the cup, you are saying, “Jesus, I remember You, I receive You, and I trust You to be my life — today and forever.”
“Remain in Me, and I in you.” (John 15:4)
Bryan Dewayne Dunaway
