Complete Worship - Part 2 -- Communion
The second aspect of worship which came from John Politan's message on complete worship had to do with communion - that unique, special, holy, deeply personal interaction with the Creator of the Universe. It is always amazing to me that this Creator, this Lover of our souls, chose me, chose you, to be His best friend.
Read Exodus 33:8-17
He was his best friend. His confidant, his motivator, his guide. They did almost everything together – ate together, rested together, faced adversity together, cried together, planned and prepared together. It was a relationship that captivated everyone who witnessed it. And for those who truly understood the depth of the communion, they secretly (and sometimes openly) wished for such a relationship for themselves.
It was a friendship built on love and caring, mutual respect and the complete adoration of one for the Other. They called each other by their own special names and nothing brought more pleasure than spending long stretches of uninterrupted time in the other’s company. They were of great value to each other.
Such was the fellowship that he could not live without; the tie that bound up his life and made it possible to continue. And he knew that he could not, would not, take one single step without being linked to the side of his faithful Friend. It was a relationship which had seen them through so many hard times and brutal attacks and brought the joy and peace to his life.
This was a relationship of inspiration; for through this loving friendship, he drew closer and closer until mind and heart and soul melded with Spirit, and the people saw and arose and worshipped the One who made all things possible. So he basked in the glow of his Pillar, his Fire, and he knew that nothing was as important as spending this day together and looking forward to what tomorrow would bring, together. Yes – He was his Best Friend.
Food for Thought:
1. From the following verses, what aspects do you see are needed to cultivate a best friend relationship with Jesus Christ? Psalm 133:1; John 15:13-14; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:16; Philippians 2:1-2; Philippians 3:10
2. Who do you consider to be your best friend? What elements of this relationship cause you to consider that person to be your best friend?
3. What kind of friendship do you have with Jesus Christ? Is He an acquaintance, a good friend or your very best friend? What have the two of you done together recently to continue the bonding process of great friendship?
Copyright © 2001 Kimberly K. Hannay
All Rights Reserved
Read Exodus 33:8-17
He was his best friend. His confidant, his motivator, his guide. They did almost everything together – ate together, rested together, faced adversity together, cried together, planned and prepared together. It was a relationship that captivated everyone who witnessed it. And for those who truly understood the depth of the communion, they secretly (and sometimes openly) wished for such a relationship for themselves.
It was a friendship built on love and caring, mutual respect and the complete adoration of one for the Other. They called each other by their own special names and nothing brought more pleasure than spending long stretches of uninterrupted time in the other’s company. They were of great value to each other.
Such was the fellowship that he could not live without; the tie that bound up his life and made it possible to continue. And he knew that he could not, would not, take one single step without being linked to the side of his faithful Friend. It was a relationship which had seen them through so many hard times and brutal attacks and brought the joy and peace to his life.
This was a relationship of inspiration; for through this loving friendship, he drew closer and closer until mind and heart and soul melded with Spirit, and the people saw and arose and worshipped the One who made all things possible. So he basked in the glow of his Pillar, his Fire, and he knew that nothing was as important as spending this day together and looking forward to what tomorrow would bring, together. Yes – He was his Best Friend.
Food for Thought:
1. From the following verses, what aspects do you see are needed to cultivate a best friend relationship with Jesus Christ? Psalm 133:1; John 15:13-14; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:16; Philippians 2:1-2; Philippians 3:10
2. Who do you consider to be your best friend? What elements of this relationship cause you to consider that person to be your best friend?
3. What kind of friendship do you have with Jesus Christ? Is He an acquaintance, a good friend or your very best friend? What have the two of you done together recently to continue the bonding process of great friendship?
Copyright © 2001 Kimberly K. Hannay
All Rights Reserved
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