and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”1 Corinthians 11:24
Have you ever taken a close look at the Matzah bread that the Jews eat during their Passover meal? The bread, which is unleavened, is pierced with rows of little holes forming stripes. It is also slightly burnt. Many churches today use this bread for the Holy Communion.
Do you know why the bread is pierced, striped and burnt?
My friend, the bread that you hold in your hands when you partake of the Lord’s Supper speaks of the body of our Lord Jesus Christ when He bore our sins and sicknesses on the cross.
Like the bread, He was pierced in His brow by the crown of thorns as well as in His hands and feet by the nails. He was also pierced in His side by a soldier’s spear. The prophet Isaiah says, “He was pierced for our transgressions…” (Isaiah 53:5, NIV)
Like the bread, He was scourged on His back until His flesh was all torn and bloody, and His bones were exposed, so that today, you can say, “By His stripes I am healed!” (Isaiah 53:5)
What about the burnt marks on the bread? The full fire of God’s wrath fell on Jesus, burning up our sins into ashes, and at the same time, bringing out the fragrance of the offering of Jesus. Today, your sins and lawless deeds are but ashes, and your Father in heaven remembers them no more! (Hebrews 8:12)
So the next time you partake of the bread during the Holy Communion, know that Jesus was pierced for your sins and scourged for your healing. He bore God’s fiery judgment so that you will never be judged for your sins! He also bore your diseases and carried your pains so that you can walk in divine health!
When you discern these precious truths about our Lord’s body, you are partaking of the Holy Communion in a worthy manner. And you will not be weak and sickly, nor die before your time (1 Corinthians 11:27–30) No, you will be strong and healthy, and you will live long!
Thought For The Day
Jesus was pierced for your sins and scourged for your healing so that you can walk in divine health!
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How I love our Jesus, He took that beating and crown of thorns around the crown of His anointing head.
His healng and giving hands with nails pound into them. His feet that walked
over many of miles to heal the sick and raised the dead.
His back so marked of whips and stain of His blood. His Body so broken.
How I feel His pain.. But then He did it all for us.
How can I not worship His Holy Name, And kneel my knees down at His wonderful feet. I give the Glory to our HeavenlyFather, Son and Holy Spirit.. Amen!.
Thank You Brother, Prince. This was one of the times I needed to refresh my mind.
THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR LOVE AND FOR YOUR HEALING.
THANK YOU LORD JESUS !!
Halleluyah
Thank u Jesus 4 all dat u have passed tru to heal me.
AMEN!!!
amen!!!
I needed to hear this today. Thank you Jesus, for lettIng us live in the joy of your presence. Amen
Thank you, sweet Jesus. Thank you for the post, Pastor Prince. When I was reading this, tears began to stream down my face & I felt the touch of the Lord come through me. He is so precious & tender. You see, I’ve had a fear of taking communion because of the scripture that talks about what happens when a person does not discern the body & blood of the Lord correctly. I’ve rarely taken communion because of that fear & feeling so unworthy. I think Jesus wants me to get over that & take communion since He touched me while I was reading this. He also touched me earlier today. He is so Wonderful. Thank you & may God bless you abundantly.
Thank you Jesus, thank you Abba, for Jesus, I will not die, but live, and proclaim the glory of the Lord, my Kinsman Redeemer. I thank You, Father, for this ministry, where the true gospel of Christ is being proclaimed, n Your Compassion, 1 sacrafice, you don’t desire sacrafice, but Compassion, I despaired, but u lifted me up from the pit, the snare is broken! thank You Jesus for this ministry, very grateful, beyond words for all of u, thank you, is all I can can say, n thank you Jesus for never failing or forsaking me, amen
“The full fire of God’s wrath fell on Jesus, burning up our sins into ashes, and at the same time, bringing out the fragrance of the offering of Jesus. Today, your sins and lawless deeds are but ashes, and your Father in heaven remembers them no more! (Hebrews 8:12).”
I can say anything but, Lord Jesus, You are beautiful beyond description. Thank you for your love.
Pastor Joseph Prince, your messages are so inspiring God bless you sir.