” And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” (Rev 12:11)
As we studied on the importance of communion, we saw how it is more than just a ritual-It is remembering our covenant with God! Our failure to know about the covenant had created religion and doctrines of men. Communion is a powerful thing that will release healing, prosperity and the power of God in our life! In this study, I want to show how powerful the blood can be in the elements of communion.
First, a misunderstanding of communion is why the Jews lost their chance to be blessed. Jesus was taking his disciples on a deeper walk with him. Traditions and misunderstandings caused them to miss this wonderful insight of communion. When he spoke of eating his flesh and drinking his blood, many thought he was speaking of cannibalism. Cannibalism was prohibited according to the law. (John 6:60-61, Lev 17:10-11)
We need to know that it is, not, enough to take the Bible literally but to have revelation knowledge. Revelation knowledge will give us deep insight in order to be blessed. The blood of Christ is, not only, shed for salvation-it is a tool for battle! It was, symbolically, used in the Old testament and protected the Jews against judgement in Egypt.
The blood of Jesus can flow through our veins if we believe. Medically speaking, sickness and disease comes thru the blood. The word says that we are one blood. (Acts 17:26) Understanding the power of the blood in the communion elements can break any generational curse in our family line. It saddens me when people don’t understand about pleading the blood. Pleading the blood is scriptural and it works! (Isa 43:26, Rev 12:11)
So, let’s not forget the power of the blood in the communion elements. Let us remember that it protects us. Let us remember that it heals us! Let us remember that it can justify us! There is great power in the blood. Learn to use it today!
When we think of bread, the first thing that comes to our mind is food, but in the spirit realm, it goes beyond that. When Jesus used the word bread, he compared it to a host of things. There are a couple of points to ponder concerning communion—
It was compared to his body, creating a stir among the Jews. They misunderstood his message and thought he was encouraging cannibalism. (John 6:50-52)
It was compared to healing. One scripture that stands out is when Jesus compares healing to the children’s bread. To all who doubt or say that it’s pending his will, I, respectfully, disagree. What father would not feed his child with bread (Food)? (Matt 15:25-28) Children’s bread indicates the healing power of God. This woman of Canaan refused to take No for an answer. She was persistent and her daughter was made whole. The word whole comes from the Greek word “Laomai” which means healing. There is a lot that we need to know about healing. Healing is a very misunderstood subject and if you want to learn more about it, please read Christ the healer (1)
It is compared to wisdom. In our last post, we discussed how communion will open the door for you to receive wisdom. (Prov 9:1-6)
Discernment against mixture or false doctrines. Leaven was a part of the bread that was removed before preparing it. The Jews ate unleavened bread which produced bread that was flat, similar to the Matzo cracker. Leaven will cause a bread to rise and is symbolic of sin. False teachings will mislead you and hurt your loved ones in the long run. When celebrating communion, ask for discernment against wrong teaching. His Spirit will help you discern from what is true and what is not. (Matt 16:6)
As I conclude my studies on the bread elements of communion, I want to call your attention to Ecc. 11:1. It says to cast your bread upon the waters. This verse talks about giving. Giving is, not, a popular theme within the churches, but the Bible speaks a lot about giving. It is, actually, a way to worship the Lord. When you give of your tithes and offerings, you honor God and open a wave a blessings in your life. Think about this, who would, not, want to live under an open heaven? (Mal 3:10)
When you have an open window from heaven, you get God’s best. People would equate it with money and that’s part of it, but there is more. An open window will create favor with others, open doors of opportunities and even bring about answered prayers. God’s covenant contains about 58 promises and they are yours under an open heaven. Many would say that I am implying that you have to buy God’s blessings.
Truth of the matter is that God has given us all things that pertain to life. (II Peter 1:3) Jesus brought it for us through his blood. God’s word is based on seedtime and harvest. (Gen 8:22) Your life is a garden. What you sow, you will reap. (Gal 6:7) His promises are given to you as a seed and your life is a garden.
When you give, you are bringing about the open heavens that waters the fruit on your garden. It allows the blessing to bring forth his promises for your life. It is the principle of sowing and reaping. So, friend, when celebrating communion, it might be a good idea to speak God’s covenant promises concerning your finances. Put your checkbook and bills on the table. As you do this with a heart of faith, you will see God move on your life regarding finances. God bless.
“Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.” (Prov 9:5-6)
You may be wondering about the picture above. What does a light bulb have to do with communion? Growing up, I loved watching cartoons. One thing that always amused me was when a character had a great idea. A bright, glowing light bulb would appear above their head. It was a simple but powerful image. Bright ideas never grow old. In a world filled with sin and problems, a moment of divine insight is always welcome.
In Proverbs 9:1-6, we find something remarkable — both communion elements are right there in the text: bread and wine. But the passage also highlights another word: Wisdom. Scripture tells us that Christ has been made unto us wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30). This means Jesus Himself is calling out to us. He is reaching for our attention. He has built a house with seven pillars, and that speaks to something deeply personal. Hebrews 3:6 reminds us that we are the house of Christ. We are in Him, and He is in us. Think about that — we have a genius living on the inside of us!
The Word of God tells us we are hidden in Him. He is our protector, our provider, and He is extending an invitation to His table. The question is — will you come? Notice what He says: “Eat of my bread… drink of my wine.” He wants to impart wisdom and understanding to you. He offers understanding for your financial struggles. He provides understanding for your sickness and your path to healing. He gives understanding for whatever you are presently facing.
Many believers have yet to discover this. Communion is not something you have to wait for until the church gathers together. You can take communion privately, on your own, and seek God for wisdom and understanding in that sacred moment. Abraham experienced this in the Old Testament, and his life was never the same afterward (Genesis 14:18-23). Communion gave Abraham the clarity and discernment he needed when the king of Sodom approached him with an offer. Abraham saw through it. The king’s proposal appeared generous on the surface. He wanted to give Abraham wealth. Yet, there was an ulterior motive behind it. Abraham recognized it.
This is a lesson many pastors would do well to take to heart. Large financial gifts are not always what they are. Sometimes, people give with the intention of gaining influence or control over a ministry. Regular communion can sharpen a pastor’s discernment and help them see through that deception. And this is not just for pastors — these same communion elements are available to the entire body of Christ.
So, my friends, take time to meditate on this truth. Eat the bread. Drink the wine. God has prepared a table in the presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5). The communion table is a powerful weapon in the arena of spiritual warfare. It will help you navigate life’s pitfalls with wisdom and grace. God bless you.
And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. (Luke 22:19)
In our last post, we saw the importance of revelation knowledge and communion. Communion has been a misunderstood topic. In this study, we will look at its symbolic meaning. Some churches do not celebrate communion because it is symbolic. While they are half-right, Jesus himself said to do this in remembrance of me. ( Luke 22:19) This speaks of action, not just in a symbolic nature.
Proverbs show us how communion can be in a symbolic sense. When you read the whole chapter of Proverbs 9, you will see two comparisons. A communion of wisdom and communion of the foolish woman. A foolish woman is compared to a seducing spirit. While some compare this to adultery, this goes deeper than that. It talks about having communion with the devil, the flesh, and the world.
Anytime you sin, you are having communion with the devil. You are bowing your knees to the enemy and placing yourself in enemy territory whether you realize it or not. Seducing spirits are compared, also, with idolatry and behind it is a demon. (Lev.17:7) When you commune with the enemy, the bread turns into wickedness. The wine is compared with violence. (Prov 4:17) What kind of violence does this speak of? You fill in the blanks and, as you do, you will get an idea of what Satan has planned for you and your family. It is wise to see what the word says in not giving place to the enemy.
The good news is that God has his own communion for you. When you confess your sins, you are eating his bread in a symbolic sense and receiving cleansing with his blood. As you do this, your fellowship with God is restored. (I John 1:9) So, friend, make it a point to fellowship with God. When you sin, don’t run from God. Run to God and get it right. He is waiting to break bread with you and drink the wine of redemption. In fact, the root Greek word for communion is fellowship. Choose in this day to eat the bread of life and drink the wine of his redemption today.
Some final thoughts to consider. When Christians in the New Testament had communion, they would celebrate it in a two fold sense—-
1- Having the elements of bread and wine and remembering his promises. This tangible celebration is a remembrance of God’s covenant with us and the church. It helps seals the importance of covenant in our consciousness.
2- In a symbolic sense, Fellowship was celebrated with a meal. True communion was celebrated with a meal after remembering God’s covenant. That is why the Apostle Paul had to set some things in order because they were bringing in alcoholic wine (getting drunk) and engaging in overeating. (I Cor 11:20-34) When fellowshipping with others, let’s honor God and one another. This, in turn, will please God and bless us in the long run.
Prayer–Thank you, Lord, for speaking to me today. Lord, help me to see the importance of fellowshipping with you on a daily basis. I thank you for making me a new creation. I love righteousness and hate iniquity. I have the mind of Christ working in me today. I receive all that you have for me thru my covenant with you. Use me, Lord, and show me your perfect will for my life. I give my all to you in this day as a living sacrifice. Thank you for your covenant with me, Lord. In Jesus’s name..Amen.
Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. (John 6:53-54)
In our past studies, we saw the importance of revelation knowledge and how important it is to have it for our Bible studies. We saw how deep Jesus took his disciples when teaching the word. He was sharing a new dimension and a new level. Up to now, they were happy. Jesus was performing signs, wonders and feeding the multitude. Now, this was different. Jesus was going to go deep in his teachings,
Jesus shared about eating his flesh and drinking his blood. Now, to us, when we hear this, we think of communion. No biggie. Just a cracker and grape juice. You may ask–What’s the big deal? First, let’s go back in time and imagine ourselves with his disciples. If you were brought up in the Jewish tradition and you heard the words–Eating my flesh and drinking his blood, what’s the first thing in your mind? This man is into cannibalism.
Some may have thought that he was crazy. Others thought, if he wants us to eat his flesh and drink his blood, what will he do with us? Their traditions taught that cannibalism and drinking human blood was strictly forbidden. They had a choice to make—leave Jesus because he was talking crazy and go back to the law or stay with him. It’s no wonder that many were offended because of his teachings. Out of the 70 disciples, 12 stayed with him.
Those 12 knew better. The whole picture was not, yet, revealed to the disciples, but they knew that somewhere, somehow there was an analogy and a deeper level of revelation knowledge. Revelation knowledge can bless you , but it will cause the following —-
1-Cause you to be misunderstood- -They thought that Jesus was going crazy and misleading his disciples.
2-Cause a shakeup in your ministry–More than half of his disciples left him, aside from the multitude that followed him because his miracles.
I know that I was reviewing our last lesson on communion, but I wanted to share the pros and cons. When God starts to reveal deeper revelations of the word, you can’t look at the people or situations around you. Look unto Jesus and you will not be disappointed.
Scripture reading–John 6:48-68
Prayer–Lord, thank you for speaking to me. Help me to count the cost when you give me revelation knowledge. I thank you that I am your sheep and I hear your voice. Lord, help me to discern from what is your word and what is not. Reveal to me in this day, your good and perfect will for me. In Jesus name. Amen.
What is Revelation Knowledge? Revelation knowledge is when God’s word opens up to you. It is when he manifests his will to you. It will enable you to be in a position to receive God’s best for your life. It is the knowledge that will bring salvation in all areas of your life. (Hosea 4:6)
It is very important that when you pray, especially before your Bible studies, you use God’s word. Enclosed is a series of prayers that you can use to enhance your Bible studies. It will bring about the presence and revelation of the Holy Spirit—
The prayer of Ephesians is a powerful prayer and whether you agree with my teachings or not, this prayer is one that every believer should pray before his/her Bible studies. Instead of fighting one another, we should be praying this prayer for ourselves and the body of Christ. I guarantee that if we do this, we will see many receive the revelation of God and his word! I have personalized this prayer so that, whosoever will, shall pray this prayer before their Bible study-God bless!
(Ephesians 1:17-23) God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give me the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of my understanding being enlightened that I may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come, And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
(Ephesians 3:14-21) For this cause, I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. That he may grant me, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. That Christ may dwell in my heart by faith; that I, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that I might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him, that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that I ask or think, according to the power that worketh in me, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Praying for others. Please include the name of the person you are praying for!
God of our Lord Jesus Christ , the Father of glory, may give_______________ the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of their understanding being enlightened that they may know what is the hope of their calling, and what the riches of the glory of their inheritance in the saints. And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come , And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
For this cause, I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. That he may grant __________, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. That Christ may dwell in their heart by faith; that ____________, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that _____________ might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him, that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that I ask or think, according to the power that worketh in me, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
As a good rule of thumb, you should always end it with the words…In Jesus Name! Next time, we will dig deep into the meaning of communion. Don’t miss it. God bless.
What comes to your mind when celebrating communion. A cracker and some grape juice? A quotation from scripture? Communion is a most sacred and solemn event. It is the renewal of a covenant. A covenant that the Lord made with the church. Not understanding the covenant can have serious consequences in our lives.
Jesus brought this up with his disciples for the first time in John 6:25-52. I, sometimes, get amused when I hear some preachers saying we believe in the literal meaning of the Bible. Please do not misunderstand me, we should take every word of the Bible literally but at the same time, understand that some of its meanings involves symbolism or analogies. PS 17:8 says to hide me under the shadows of thy wings. When we think of wings, we think of a bird. Is God a bird? No. It is symbolic of his protection.
When Jesus brought up the communion elements for the first time, he compared it to his flesh and blood. The Jews forbade cannibalism and for them to hear this teaching really shook their traditions and laws to the core. When we think of Jesus and his disciples, we see 12 of them in the back of our minds. Truth of the matter is that Jesus had 70 disciples in total.(Luke 10:1, 10:17), plus those that went with him because of the loaves and fishes.
It was sad to see many of the disciples and others leave because of a simple misunderstanding of communion. They lost what could have been the greatest blessing of their lives. Brethren, please forgive me for being repetitious with this one point. It is, of extreme importance, especially in these last days that the believers pray the Ephesians prayers.
In my next post, I will enclose those prayers so that your study of the word can be enhanced and your eyes of your understanding be enlightened. When you do this, your Bible study will take on a whole new dimension. Revelation knowledge will pour out and your study will be exciting. You will not be able to get enough of the word. God bless.
My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: mytongueisthepen of a ready writer. (Ps 45:1)
Greetings. Last time, we were talking about our book of destiny. Today, we are going to talk about our other book. Did you know that when we face the Lord, he is going to open the books concerning our life? (1) Apart from the other books (Life and destiny), there are more books that God has ready to be opened. How many? It’s anyone’s guess, but the book we are going to talk about is the book of remembrance.
Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a bookofremembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. (Mal 3:16)
Will your book be one of remembrance to the Lord? Your tongue has the power of life and death. You will have what you say. Words are very, very important. When you start your morning in prayer, a good rule of thumb is to prophesy over your day. We, all, face challenges in life. We are in a battle and it’s real. The good news is that for every battle that we win, there are great spoils.
Having this thought in mind, we should welcome these challenges. Caleb is one of my favorite characters. He said give me this mountain. (2) If we knew what was at the other side of the mountain, we would welcome any challenge. Are you facing mountains of sickness, difficulties on the job or marriage problems? Speak to that mountain. Your mountain needs to hear your voice.
Then, after you speak to your problems and circumstances, start praising God. Rejoice and leap up for joy. Prophesy unto that mountain and watch it move. It may take a while, but if you are patient and don’t let go, you will see your victory manifested. Get into the habit of speaking God’s promises over your life. Your book will become a best seller in God’s library. God bless.
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.(Ps 139:16)
What is my destiny? People all around the world are wondering about their future. Some turn to diviners or fortune tellers. Others turn to the tarot cards. The question they ask is what is my destiny? What have I been placed on earth to do?
The answer is in God’s word. God has the answers to your destiny. In fact, you can change certain aspects of your destiny by letting God control your tongue. Life and death is in the power of the tongue. (1) Another is by taking the mind of Christ. Scripture tells us that we have the mind of Christ, (2) but we have to do our part. That mind is not going to drop down from heaven and transform your mind automatically.
The word teaches us to renew our minds (Rom 12:2) Our minds have got to be renewed so that we can understand God’s will. As we renew our minds, God will start to show us our destiny and our calling. Joshua had a full-time ministry, that is why he was commanded to meditate in the word day and night. (Joshua 1:8)
When we neglect to renew our minds, we make bad decisions. We start to walk in a path of darkness. Our imagination plays a large part in getting our faith activated for answered prayers. If you can see it, you can get it. When we fall into pornography, stress, and other stinking thinking, it will destroy our imagination and soul. It’s no wonder that Proverbs speaks of adultery and sexual sins as destruction of our souls.
Let’s take the example of Jesus. Jesus, himself, had a book to fulfill (Heb. 10:5-8) He was in contact with the Father and as he renewed his mind, his destiny was revealed to him. Let us take the example of Jesus. Stay in close communication with God and meditate on who you are in Christ and what belongs to you. If you are reading this and don’t know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you can start with the first step. Click on the link below (3), pray the prayer of Salvation and find a good church. As you do this, the Spirt of God will unravel your destiny. God bless.
2I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. (Gal 2:21)
The word Identity can involve many aspects of our lives. In our modern day and time, people are worried about Identity theft. Identity theft has affected the lives of people, especially in the area of finances. When we associate the word Identity with our younger generation, we see a crisis. They are trying to find themselves through different movie characters.
In the world of the spirit realm, there is a major crisis. One that is more serious than in the natural realm. Not knowing who you are in Christ can, even, affect your eternal destiny. Many professed Christians say–” I am trying to be saved.” If you don’t know that you are saved, you are forever lost. Some will say–“I will know when I come face to face before the Lord if I am saved.” Brethren, you got to know that you are saved. The word of God says that we are citizens of the kingdom. Once you confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior, it is a done deal–You are saved and part of the kingdom of God. (1)
Now, to be able to enjoy God’s best is another matter. Many sincere Saints says that they are a sinner saved by grace. Beloved, if you don’t know who you are in Christ and what belongs to you, you are in a sad state of being. The word says that we are partakers of his divine grace. (2 Peter 1:4) The old was done away. Do you think the Lord is going to give the mind of Christ to a sinner saved by grace? No, we are new creations and we have the mind of Christ.
Meditate in the new creation truths. Get them down in your spirit. As you do so, it will increase your boldness before God. It will, also, start to open your destiny book in heaven so you can accomplish what you were called for. You are a new creation in Christ and you are destined to win in life.
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