November 30, 2005
When Jesus Missed Communion
Have you ever missed Communion? Since ancient times Christians have not wanted to miss Communion. In ad 152, Justin Martyr, in describing a Christian worship service, noted the deacons took the elements of Communion to those who were too sick to attend. As unfortunate as it is when we miss Communion, can you imagine how much worse it would be if Jesus decided not to be there? The bread would be there and it would taste no different than usual. Same with the cup. The prayers would sound the same. In fact, an outside observer might notice little difference. But,
