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Holy Qurbana: A Foretaste of the Kingdom of God

 

Bible Reading: I Corinthians 11:23-30
 

Key verse: For those who eat and drink without discerning    the body of Christ eat and drink judgement on themselves. (1 Cor: 11: 29)
 

DEVOTION

In 1 Corinthians 11:23-30, Paul gives clear guidance on church worship, particularly the Lord’s Supper. He urges believers to proclaim Christ’s death whenever they gather and celebrate this Holy covenant. We must examine ourselves before partaking in this Qurbana which is indeed a foretaste of the kingdom of God that is to come and get established. Communion unites believers in Christ, renews our commitment to God, and calls us to repent and become a new creation. Paul teaches that through communion, we partake in Christ’s sacrifice and proclaim His death until His return. Christ’s sacrificial death reconciles us with God, preparing us for His second coming and the establishment of His kingdom.
Paul urges us to participate in the covenant with reverence (1 Cor: 11:27-28). The bread and wine symbolize Christ's body and blood, and through them, we unite with Him and each other as the body of Christ. The Qurbana is a sacred mystery that connects heaven, earth, and believers across time. Paul emphasizes self-examination before partaking in Qurbana. And also encourages us to approach it with humility, aligning ourselves with the kingdom's values of love and forgiveness. It prepares us for the coming kingdom. If we partake with a repentant heart, God may forgive our sins and transform us into a new being. Thus, Qurbana becomes an invitation into eternal fellowship with God.

PRAYER
Lord as we come to the table you have prepared for us, enable us to be worthy to participate in it Forgive our sins and make us members of your eternal kingdom.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Through communion, we unite with Christ, renew our commitment, and prepare for His glorious return and kingdom.
 
Dr Thomas K. Jose
Statan Island MarThoma Church

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