There is something special about sharing a meal together. Gathering friends and family around a table is a special occasion even when there is nothing to celebrate. Jesus knew the special atmosphere that was part of gathering with friends and family. He knew how precious time spent was and he used one such time as His Last Supper.
Imagine if it was your last supper and what you would want to say to those special people in your life. It seems there would be a lot to say, yet only the most important messages would be worthy of such a special meal together.
It was Passover so the meal was indeed special for Jesus and the Disciples. They traditionally gathered to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread for a full week. Passover was one special night. But, this one night was like no other. Jesus asked his Disciples to prepare the Passover meal, telling them that His appointed time was near. Little did they realize the significance of the meal they were about to have. Only later would the meal become one of remembrance, of sharing the bread and the cup together representing their friend and Savior's body and blood.
There was no time to mince words or skirt issues. This was the Last Supper and there was little time to help the Disciples understand the significance of what was about to happen. The foreshadowing of Christ's death and resurrection were too painful to accept as truth. This was their beloved leader, their shepherd, what was this He was speaking of? It was too much to take in at once. Only later, did the Disciples begin to see the whole picture and truly cherish sharing this meal with their Lord.
"When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, 'I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.' After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, 'Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.' And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them saying, 'This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me'" (Luke 22:14-19 NIV).
May your hearts and minds be filled with thanksgiving as you move through this Holy Week.
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