This
event made me think of an even grander table around which believers gather to
share the Lord’s Supper. During communion, we remember Jesus’ death for us as
we anticipate the culmination of history at His return.
Just
before Jesus was crucified, He shared the Passover meal with His disciples,
telling them, “I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until
that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom” (Matt. 26:29).
The Lord’s
Table unites everyone Christ has redeemed by His blood “out of every tribe and
tongue and people and nation” (Rev. 5:9). One day, in a scene of reunion and
joy, all who belong to Jesus will sit down together with Him at a table that
will dwarf the Autobahn gathering. We joyfully anticipate sharing that table
together!
God’s love creates unity out of
diversity. (RBC)
