Luke 22:14-20 – “Now when the hour came, Jesus took his place at the table and the apostles joined him.  ¹⁵ And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.  ¹⁶ For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” ¹⁷ Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.  ¹⁸ For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” ¹⁹ Then he took bread, and after giving thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you.  Do this in remembrance of me.” ²⁰ And in the same way he took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.”

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God today, Luke 22 was part of my reading.   The Lord’s Supper reminded me of that mighty weapon and worship tool that believers too often neglect, misuse, or underuse.

The Body of Christ is a significant emphasis in Scripture.   Understanding the Body of Christ (physical and universal) is essential for victory.   

Discord within the Body of Christ (the Church) opens the door for the devil to work.  Unity in the Body of Christ (Church) binds the forces of darkness and opens the door to the provisions of the New Covenant.   

Each time believers gather at the Lord’s table, they declare their unity and Covenant relationship with the Lord and with one another.   Failure to properly discern the Body of Christ means betraying each other and dishonoring the Cross.   It causes division and violates the terms of the Covenant (love one another).  Instead of bringing Covenantal Blessing, it brings Covenantal Judgment.

The New Covenant Table of the LORD becomes God’s altar, where we renew, recommit, reinforce, and remind ourselves of the Cross and all that was provided. 

The Body of Jesus (physical) now in Heaven guarantees that God’s full atonement has been completed, accepted, and extended to us.  It is the guarantee that our bodies will be raised and glorified.  It is the guarantee that, as His wounded body is now fully healed, ours will be healed, physically on earth and eternally in heaven.

The Blood is our guarantee that forgiveness is ours.   Authority over all the forces of darkness is ours.   Grace to overcome has been granted, and we are more than conquerors in Him.

Communion is an act of worship that reminds us of the Cross and the totality of Christ’s victory.   It is also an act of warfare, binding the forces of darkness and linking us to the New Covenant.  It is a demonstration of faith, enabling us to embrace the provisions of the Cross.   The New Covenant brings us into the Everlasting Covenant that will endure for eternity.

We fight now with the weapons provided, and Communion is a spiritual weapon of warfare through worship.  Understanding the Cross and the Body of Christ is essential.  As we participate, we demonstrate confidence in His provisions at the Cross.  By expecting His Promises to be manifested, we become overcomers and testimonies to the world.

The Body and Blood are essential for full victory in this life.  They are so important and powerful that misuse and misapplication have dire consequences, but right practice has amazing provisions and blessings.

We are overcomers, not overcome, victors not vanquished, and triumphant, not triumphed over.  Victory in Jesus!  Utilize all the weapons in your arsenal.

May the rich presence of the LORD flow freely into your life as you embrace the Body of Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to implant you in the designed and desired spot for your assignment!