A Seat at His Table

Matthew 26:26-28 (NIV) - “Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.’”

Imagine sitting at a table knowing it would be your final meal with your closest friends—what would you say? What would you leave with them? Jesus, on the night before the cross, shared a meal that would become the foundation of Christian remembrance for generations: the Lord’s Supper.

But this wasn’t just about bread and wine. This table was prepared with eternal purpose. Just as the Passover looked back to Israel’s deliverance from Egypt, Jesus now pointed forward—to the Cross. The bread represented His body, soon to be broken. The cup symbolised His blood, poured out as the new covenant for the forgiveness of sins.

Even knowing that betrayal was near, Jesus still invited Judas to the table. Grace was extended even to the one who would reject it. What a powerful reminder that the Table of Grace welcomes the broken, the uncertain, the sinner—and calls us to examine our hearts.

After the meal, they sang. Knowing the agony of the cross, Jesus still lifted a song of praise. If our King could sing facing the cross, then we too can praise through our trials—because the victory has already been won.

The Lord’s Supper is not just a ritual—it is a relationship. Jesus invites you to remember His sacrifice, to receive His grace, and to live under the power of His covenant. Are you ready to take your seat at the table?

Prayer:

Jesus, thank You for preparing this table of grace. You gave Your body and shed Your blood so I could be free. Help me to live in daily remembrance of Your love and sacrifice. Make my life a song of praise. In Your name, Amen.