Some churches celebrate communion weekly; others not as often.

On Sunday, Kevin Ofstethun gave a communion meditation prior to our church members being offered communion. Several of the thoughts I had not heard before. I asked him to share what he read to us; don't know the writer:

"'Take eat, this is my body, which is given for you.' We've heard these words many times. But did you know those words were commonly used in Jesus' day as part of a wedding ceremony? Say what?

"The man in this ceremony was saying to the woman, 'Eat this bread. It represents how I pledge my body and my life to you. My solemn promise to you is that I will protect you, defend you, and provide for you. I give my body to you.'

"The disciples, having heard these words at weddings many times, were no doubt puzzled when the Master used them with no bride or groom or wedding party in sight.

"They were not puzzled after Jesus left them, though. Just before He ascended in a cloud to heaven, He promised something else, with the words, 'I am with you always. Even to the end of the world.'

"Jesus Christ is our 'husband', He's our provider, our protector, our shield, our shelter. This bread we eat is His promise to us, His covenant guarantee. Bu this bread, He says, 'I do.'

"As we take the bread today (or next time!), I'd like for each person to say these words, 'I do'.

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