Devotion:
Read Luke 22:19.
It is a powerful connection to put this verse alongside Jesus’ teaching from John’s Gospel, where he says he is the “bread of life.” When Jesus gave the bread to his disciples, he said “This is my body given for you…” Still today, when we share in Communion, we offer this reminder: “This is the body of Christ, given for you.” The bread is broken to remind us of his broken body, which he sacrificed to show us just how much he loves us.
In all of the “I Am” statements of Jesus in this Gospel, we are given images of the character of God. This is what God is like. This is who God is. This God is all about sacrificial love. This God is about more than just speaking of love for someone, but showing it in action, even to the extent of suffering if necessary. This love puts the needs of other people above the needs of the self. This God is this love. This God is this broken bread.
Throughout my life, I have had people tell me they love me. But only certain ones were willing to make sacrifices for me. My parents are at the top of that list for me. They made so many sacrifices to provide for me and teach me the way to live life at its best. Because of those sacrifices, there is no doubt in my mind that they loved me.
The Word of God who is Jesus Christ became flesh to show us God’s love. He said “This is my body given for you.”
Personal Worship Option:
Offer a prayer of thanksgiving to Christ for the sacrifice he made for you.
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