God alone has fully comprehended the nature of the Cross. We are so slow to comprehend and so swift to forget, that provision has been made for us to see and perceive what is far beyond our unaided comprehension. The Breaking of Bread has been instituted to demonstrate the eternal newness of the slaying of the Lamb, and we are invited to avail ourselves of this means of grace. Note the reason given: For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye proclaim the Lords death till he come (1_Corinthians 11:26). Our Lords object in instituting the Supper was to encourage all His redeemed ones to remember His death continually. He knew the snares and the temptations that would beset our path; and He knows how readily the Cross would lose its freshness in our lives, so He made this special provision to bring it freshly to our memories. When first we came to the Lord and the reality of His death broke upon us, how fresh it was! But we gradually became careless in our Christian life and consequently the vision dimmed; and we grew accustomed to hearing about the Cross, so that sheer familiarity caused it to lose its impact on our hearts and minds. The realization of its eternal newness will bring a new incentive into our lives that will turn defeat into triumph. Yes, and what revelation it will bring, and what inspiration, and what intimacy of fellowship with the Lord! (Twelve Baskets Full Vol.1 Message 2, Watchman Nee)
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:05:31 +0000
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