1 Corinthians 11:23-25  For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when He was betrayed took bread, 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." In the same way He took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me."

We call it "real presence." It's no representation. It's His body and blood in, with, and under bread and wine. We take Jesus at His Word.

Preoccupied by sacramental logistics, however, it's possible to miss the point. Jesus is there! He is present and active there for you. You take Him at His Word, but you take Him! Risen and reigning, He returns through a meal to deliver to you the fruits of His cross: the body and blood, broken and shed then and there but given to you to receive here and now.

So, before He accomplishes anything else, He establishes His presence. He gives you new eyes of faith to see with your ears, to wonder and marvel at His way of coming to you in such a humble way, and to trust that, through the bread and wine you consume, He enters as Lord and Savior.

Not everyone received Jesus in His ministry (John 1:11). Many did. Receiving Jesus means receiving His presence, His Word, His work, and His gifts. Wherever He is, that's where the kingdom of God is, that's where the Church is, that's where heaven is (Matthew 4:17)! Not only that, but every Christian receives the same Jesus; in Him the Church has its unity (1 John 1:1-10).

Jesus, really present, continues to teach you to receive Him (Hebrews 5:14). He teaches you to see with your ears and trust His Word. Best of all, He promises to receive you at His heavenly table (Luke 22:30)
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