Remember Me:The Covenant of Communion
Scripture:
“But He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds.” Isaiah 53: 5 (CSB)
“…this is the Lord’s declaration- ‘when I will make a new covenant…I will put my teaching within them and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people, and I will remember their sin no more…’” Jeremiah 31:31-34 (CSB)
Observation:
What a mighty word we were given on Sunday about remembering the new Covenant of Communion and our bond with Jesus that is based solely on relationship, not religion—a relationship that invites us into sanctification, not through fear tactics, but through the pure love and sacrifice of Jesus.
We have all put together an event before: a birthday party, a baby shower, a wedding ceremony, a holiday party, or one of many other kinds of celebrations. As the host, we do all the preparation—the scheduling, planning the location, sending out the invitations, cleaning and setting up the venue, and providing all the necessities. All of this is done for our honored guests to participate in the celebration—to come inside with us.
Imagine having to continually invite a guest to come when they are already invited. In the same way, God is not outside of us. By invitation through Jesus, and because of what He has already done for us, God has taken His place and is residing within us. Jesus didn’t just suffer—He fulfilled and replaced the old system that required distance between God and His people. His wounds didn’t only bring forgiveness of sins; they crushed barriers, stopped rituals, and removed intermediaries.
God’s promise creates a shift from external law to internal transformation through our direct relationship with Jesus. Access to God is now fully given through Christ. Thankfully, we never have to strive to get to God. We are His children by invitation and through salvation in Jesus; therefore, God has already accepted the invitation to dwell within us. We are not separated—we are indwelt. We are not striving—we are secured. We are not waiting—we are living from direct access. “For in Him we live and move and have our being…” Acts 17:28 (CSB).
Application:
In reflecting, we can ask ourselves if there is an area in our lives where we feel like God is distant. In what ways do we feel the need to separate ourselves from God? What would we change if we truly lived like He dwells within us every single second of every single day? Because He does.
Are we merely living like the host of a party, doing all the things, but knowing that at some point the party will end and our guests will leave—or are we living as if we are a forever dwelling place for our Heavenly Father? This will make all the difference in how we see ourselves and, more importantly, how we see God. He is not just a visitor. Instead, He has chosen to make our hearts His home.
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for Your sacrifice that made me new. Thank you that I can live from direct access to You and do not have to strive for it. Holy Spirit, remind me that You forever dwell within me. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.