1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NRSVue
23For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 25In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
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Further reflection
Paul handed on only what he had received from the Lord. I think of how I hand on the blessings and insights that I receive from the Lord for the good of others. As I look for God’s blessing, I pray that I may be a source of blessing for others.
Even as he was betrayed, Jesus gave his life freely for others. I ask that I not be held back by discouragement or disappointment, but give freely of who I am, as Jesus did.
As I recall Jesus' giving of himself at the Last Supper, I draw strength from the life he offers to me. When I am challenged, confronted or seem overwhelmed I return to this source of life that Jesus offers to me - his own life and very presence.
Proclaiming the Lord’s death leads me to accept the cross in my life knowing that, as I embrace it, Jesus leads me to new life.