We are one in Christ and in His church. That is an objective
reality that is true quite apart from how we feel about it. It’s true because
of the Holy Spirit’s presence in and among us.
But apart from that objective unity we have in
the Spirit, our subjective experience of that unity can be threatened. Believers
can fall out with one another and break that unity to which they are called. And
this is one of the things the Lord’s Supper helps us with. Fathers, you don't
want bad attitudes at the dinner table, and you don't want your kids arguing
and squabbling with each other there. This is true of our heavenly Father as
well. He calls you to this table as his children for a family meal. And He has
called you to peace and unity with one another. No stinky attitudes allowed at
the Lord’s Table. So if you have something against one of your brothers or
sisters here, fix that in your heart right now so that you can come joyfully to
the table and share in the unity of this family meal.
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