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Summary
This episode centers on the spiritual depth of communion — not as a ritual or remembrance of a distant event, but as a living reality of Christ’s presence within His people today. The family share heartfelt expressions of gratitude, reflecting on the coming of the Lord as a present experience within believers. Through prayer, thanksgiving, and reflection, the family emphasizes relationship over religion, reality over ritual, and life over theory. The conversation expresses deep awareness of God’s presence, His love (hesed), and the transformation occurring as Christ’s life becomes their life.Show Notes
- Communion is not a ceremony from 2000 years ago — it’s a present reality of Christ’s life within us.
- The coming of the Lord is happening in us, not as an external event.
- God desires authenticity and reality in our relationship with Him.
- Gratitude for the freedom and sonship made possible through Christ’s sacrifice.
- The family offers personal prayers of thanksgiving for God’s love, grace, faithfulness, and presence.
- Communion is described as partaking of Christ’s being, not just His symbols.
- The focus moves away from ritual and toward fulfillment and manifestation.
- Bill’s reflection encourages living with constant awareness of the breath of life — the presence of God.
- Mike highlights the Word as divine instruction guiding believers in this present age.
- The family expresses thanksgiving for being part of the unfolding Kingdom now.
Key Quotes
- “Christ coming forth in us is a reality.” — Ken
- “We’re not looking for another time, another Jesus, another system. You are the answer to every need that we have.” — Ken
- “We partake of Your whole being. We become as You are, Lord.” — Debbie
- “Lord, You did so much to have a relationship with us.” — Lois
- “Let our life, let our world be so aware that we breathe in a big gulp of You, Lord, and everything resets.” — Bill
- “You fill us with Your fullness.” — Jennifer
- “Those words truly are divine instructions for us in this hour that we live in.” — Mike
- “We drink in Your presence, Father… You never leave us.” — Ron
Scriptural References
John 6:56 – 'Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.' 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 – 'Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ?' Galatians 2:20 – 'It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.' John 17:21-23 – 'That they may all be one, even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You.' Romans 8:10-11 – 'If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life.' 2 Corinthians 3:18 – 'We are being transformed into His image from glory to glory.'Takeaway
Communion is not merely a remembrance — it’s participation in the living Christ who dwells within us now. This time of thanksgiving reminds us that the Lord’s coming is continuous, being revealed through His sons and daughters. As we live with awareness of His presence and breathe in His life daily, Christ’s reality becomes our reality, transforming us into expressions of His love, joy, and purpose on the earth.300 episodes
