A New Covenant in His Blood

“While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body.’ And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you; for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom.’” Matthew 26:26-29

Whenever we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we must remember its sacred significance. It is a holy remembrance of Christ’s shed blood and its inauguration of a new covenant based on the forgiveness of sin through Christ’s death.

When you drink of the cup, realize that your fellowship with the Father is grounded on the blood of Christ. You may talk with Him and receive His friendly guidance and eternal embrace all because God chose to crucify His Son on your behalf. The barrier of sin could not be removed except by the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. The stain of sin could not be taken away apart from His blood. The red blood of Christ on your black sin clothes you in white robes of God’s righteousness.

As you eat of the bread, think upon the fathomless love of God that divinely initiated the blood-soaked beams of Calvary. It was the love of God that sent Jesus to the cross for you and the love of God that forgives and restores you to communion with the Father. Because Jesus was broken and bloodied for you, you can enjoy the wholeness, joy, and peace of a personal, living relationship with Christ. Christ’s blood is God’s love demonstrated.

No one can be declared a child of God apart from the cross of Christ.