Matthew 26:41 Enncounter Meditation.

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Luke 22:19 (KJV)

Maundy Thursday

“Why is tonight different than all other nights.”  Tonight commemorates the exodus of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.  And the moment of the Last Supper.

This meditation from Luke 22 is a contemplation on Maundy Thursday. The fifth day of Holy Week, falling on the Thursday before Easter. Here we will reflect on the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and His washing of their feet.

I hope you will take a minute to enjoy listening to "Washer Of Feet'" at the end of the meditation from Liturgical Folk, an ensemble group that beautifully pairs historic church language with modern folk sounds.

Accept this prayer of benediction to remember as Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave it unto you, saying, “This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.” In this may you know the sacrifice of Christ, the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the face of God now and always.

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Luke 22:20 Encounter Meditation

And in the same way, He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant ratified in My blood.”  Luke 22:20 (AMP) What Is The Problem? Are you experiencing disarray and disorder in your life?  It may a matter of misplaced loyalties. I pray this meditation from Luke 22 will help you remember that by His grace, we can find order again. Somewhere deep, somewhere inside of us. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we can take the first steps to address our problems by first reflecting on the chaos. Let me pray this closing benediction over you to remember the cup.  Be reminded of the perfume and reminded of how the temporal points us to the eternal.  Remember how creation points us to the Creator. Now may you know the peace of Christ, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the loving grace of God now and always, Amen.

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SOAP: Scripture.Observation. Application. Prayer

SOAP – Day Four– Luke 22:24-27

Andy Stoddard Andy Stoddard

6 years ago

324904370_640Today is Day Four of our SOAP challenge.  I’ve head so much good feedback about this method, that I may continue doing it this way for a while longer.  I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Let’s start

S – scripture

Slow down.  No matter where you read this at, at work, at home, wherever, take this moment to breathe.  Take this moment to let the worries to this moment, the worries of tomorrow, the regrets of the past leave your mind.  Listen.  Listen to the Word of God.  Listen.

Luke 22:24-27:

A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

O – observation

How leadership works in the world

The disciples are fighting about who will be the greatest in the kingdom that is to come.  And Jesus basically handles that question in two ways.  First, he poses the question, how does leadership work in the world?

It’s about power, prestige, and money.  He says, they lord over you. The leaders act better than you, more powerful than you, they use that power to get you to do what they want you to do.  You do what they want you to do, because you don’t have any choice.  You have to.  That’s what the kings of Jesus day did.

How leadership works in the church

Jesus then asked, what about us?  How should it be for us?

Instead of power being the driving force of leadership for His people, greatness for us does not come from power, but from service.  Jesus tells us, that for us to be truly great in God’s kingdom, we must serve.  To truly be great or a leader or respected in God’s kingdom, it’s about how we serve.  How we love.  How we forgive.

That’s what greatness looks like for us.

How Jesus lived

Jesus asks, in their culture, who would be “seen” as greater?  The one “reclining at the table” would basically be the one at the seat of honor.  Jesus says, what do I do?  I serve you.  And yet, who is more honorable that Jesus?  Who is greater than Jesus?  No one.  So, Jesus doesn’t just tell the disciples that they should serve and love, He actually does.

He is the greatest.   And He is the servant.

A – application

Am I using my “status” for my good or God’s?

God has you where He has you for a reason.  Your friends, your job, your connections, everything.  He has you there for a reason.  Are you using the place He has you for His purpose in your life, or for you own?  Are you using your resources for His good and His purpose, or are you using them only for your power, or position, or appearance.

He tells us that that’s what the world does. And He has told us that as Christians, that’s not what we are supposed to do.  How are we using all that God has given us?

Am I serving today as Jesus would have?

Jesus tells us to truly be great for Him, we have to serve.  Today, are we doing that?  Are we serving others?  Are we placing them ahead of ourselves?  Are we placing their needs, their stuff ahead of ours?  That’s were true greatness, true peace, true purpose comes from.  Not from living for ourselves, but for living for God’s purpose.

Jesus modeled that, He lived that, He showed that.

Today, as His followers, do we do the same?

P – prayer

Dear Father, today, help us to use everything that you have given us for your purpose and for your glory.  Help us to be truly great in your kingdom.  Help us to serve each other, as you served us.  Amen.

Philippians 2:7 Encounter Meditation.

Instead, Christ made himself nothing.  He did this by taking on the nature of a servant.  He was made just like human beings. Philippians 2:7 (NIRV) Emptying Yourself Have you recently been feeling satisfied or discontent and empty? The theme of this meditation from Philippians 2 is about satisfaction.  Accepting Christ as our example of emptying and humbling ourselves to be satisfied with what we have and who we are.  By His authority, we have the model of becoming less to become more. Ponder that and accept this prayer of benediction to remember that being found in human form, Jesus humbled himself and was satisfied in becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.  May you be happy with Christ, content with the leading of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the delight of God now and always.

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Matthew 5:10 Encounter Meditation.

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.  Matthew 5:10 (NLT) Feeling Alone Have recent days left you feeling alone and persecuted for doing what you thought was right? The theme for this meditation from Matthew 5:10 being known and being free. Setting your eyes on Jesus and running with the crowd of others that seek to worship him. To not live life alone, but celebrate the freedom found in Christ alone Let me pray this closing benediction over you to remember that God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. May you know the blessing of Christ, the help of the Holy Spirit, and encounter the healing way of God now and always, Amen. Listen Now

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