In the book, "Are You Ready for a Miracle" author James McFadden, discusses the act of communion. I want to say without doubt that I totally agree with the author on this subject. In fact the most memorable time of communion was with a biscuit and OJ (grape juice was just not available) gathered with a few friends at a camp. That is when I learned the importance of communion and how it relates to my walk with Christ. At New Harvest we celebrate communion in unity on the first Sunday of every month, but that in no way should take the place of our personal communion with Christ. I strongly suggest that we partake of personal communion daily throughout the rest of this fast. At first, you might feel awkward, but after you realize the personal connection you make with Christ, you will begin to look forward to your time in communion. So, how should we take personal communion?
First, gather the elements (bread or cracker and grape juice). Grape juice is significant because it is the fruit of the vine.
Second, find a personal time and personal place to take the elements. Before taking the elements reflect on the scriptures the author highlights in his book.
Third, offer up a prayer of thanks and eat the bread/cracker and drink the juice. Then pray that the Lord will give you the strength to live as He desires you to live.
Communion is not hard, in fact it a wonderful time of celebration and complete thankfulness. We celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions with food and fellowship, we should also celebrate the gift of our salvation with Christ daily.
The author mentions, "Transubstantiation". For those that wan to learn more about the word and it's meaning you may click on this link "Transubstantiation Link". I do not know the entirety of this website, but approve of the way they define and explain this particular word. God Bless
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- Paul LaRose
- Paul LaRose currently serves as the Discipleship Ministries Director for the Kentucky District of the Assemblies of God. He is also Senior Pastor of New Harvest Assembly of God in Frankfort, Kentucky. His passion for discipleship and Christian education is made evident by the fruits of his ministry labor. Paul has been involved in two successful church plants. He served as the Associate Pastor at Harmony Tabernacle AG in Dallas, Texas planted in 2001 where he developed the Christian Education program from the ground up. He currently pastors New Harvest AG planted in 2002. New Harvest is one of the fastest growing AG church plants in the Kentucky District and provides a strong Discipleship and CE program for all those that attend. Paul has been working with the Kentucky School of Ministry in course development. He wrote the course work for the Youth Leaders Tract and is finishing the Children’s Workers Tract. These courses are being used in many of our Assemblies of God Schools of Ministry.
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