What does "do this in remembrance of Me" mean for daily life? Grounding Ourselves in the Text “and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, ‘This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’” (1 Corinthians 11:24) More Than a Ritual: What “Remember” Really Means • Remember = call to mind, keep before your eyes, act on the truth you recall • Not passive nostalgia, but active, ongoing recognition of what Jesus accomplished (Luke 22:19) • The table of communion is the regular, visible anchor; daily life is the ongoing, invisible extension Three Daily Dimensions of Remembering 1. Mind • Rehearse gospel facts: crucifixion, resurrection, promised return (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) • Let Scripture re-calibrate thinking when worries crowd in (Colossians 3:1-2) 2. Heart • Respond with gratitude—“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits” (Psalm 103:2) • Draw near in love; remember a Person, not merely an event (John 15:9) 3. Will • Live obediently: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15) • Offer yourself: “present your bodies as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1) Practicing Remembrance Throughout the Day • Morning: read a gospel passage, thank Him specifically for the cross • Mealtimes: pause; bread reminds of His body, cup of His blood—even outside formal communion • Work: view tasks as service rendered to the One who bought you (Colossians 3:23-24) • Trials: recall His suffering to frame your own (Hebrews 12:3) • Evening: recount the day’s mercies, confess sin, rest in His finished work Guardrails Against Forgetfulness • Rehearse testimonies—yours and others—so grace stays fresh (Psalm 145:4-7) • Post tangible reminders: verses on mirrors, songs in playlists, alarms titled “Remember Jesus” • Gather faithfully: corporate worship renews collective memory (Hebrews 10:24-25) Communion: Corporate Remembering Fuels Daily Remembering • The Lord’s Supper is a public proclamation “until He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26) • Participation strengthens unity: “Because there is one loaf, we who are many are one body” (1 Corinthians 10:17) • Carry that unity into relationships—peacemaking, sacrifice, mutual service (Ephesians 4:32) Living Sacramentally: Everyday Acts as Memorials • Every decision can echo the table: broken body → self-giving love; shed blood → costly forgiveness • Words seasoned with grace (Ephesians 4:29) • Finances reflecting His generosity (2 Corinthians 8:9) • Hospitality that mirrors His welcome (Romans 15:7) Quick Checklist for a Life of Remembrance □ Look back to the cross with gratitude □ Look up to the risen Christ with affection □ Look within for ongoing repentance □ Look out to others in servant-love □ Look ahead to His return with hope |
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