Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: — Isaiah 6:6

During the Lord’s Supper, God reminds us that when we eat bread and drink wine, our “guilt has been put away” and “sin has been paid for.” The Holy One accomplished something we could never do because of his grace: he offered his own Son as the ideal atonement for our sin. Instead of coming from what we accomplish on earth, purity, righteousness, and perfection come from the One who came from heaven’s altar and offered his life so that we may be the righteousness of God (see 2 Cor. 5:21).

 

Thought

During the Lord’s Supper, God reminds us that when we eat bread and drink wine, our “guilt has been put away” and “sin has been paid for.” The Holy One accomplished something we could never do because of his grace: he offered his own Son as the ideal atonement for our sin. Instead of coming from what we accomplish on earth, purity, righteousness, and perfection come from the One who came from heaven’s altar and offered his life so that we may be the righteousness of God (see 2 Cor. 5:21).

 

Prayer

Dear and loving Father, I appreciate you giving up your sinless life to atone for mine. Use me to spread the word about your wonderful gift that makes people holy and pure so they may stand before you. I offer you all credit, honor, gratitude, and praise in the name of Jesus, my Savior and Lord. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.