Mark 14:22-25

While they were eating, he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it. This is my body.” And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood, the blood of the covenant, that is poured out for many. I tell you the truth, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”

This meant a great deal to Jesus. I think He is anticipating the next time He drinks from the fruit of the vine. Other translations include instructions to “do these things in remembrance of” Jesus. We take part in communion to remember Jesus’ body broken, and His blood shed for our sins. It is the new covenant in His blood that cleanses us from our iniquity and offers us reconciled relationship with God. The offer to enter into this new covenant is not made to few, it is made to all. We are made free, made righteous, and called to follow Jesus anew. His offer stands today! Do not be afraid, His grace is able to reach you, His forgiveness is enough for whatever you have done, His mercy is new each day, His life is abundant. The cost is high, but life in Him is eternal.