A Pledge to Perseverance

In one place scripture connects the Lord’s Supper with his return. Paul says that observing these emblems proclaims the Lord’s death “till he comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26). In looking forward, communion pledges our lasting commitment during this meantime circumstance. That will include times of opposition, times of uncertainty, times of grief, times of overwhelming need. Periodically re-affirming the pledge helps maintain faithfulness to it, and prepares us for the joy that He will reveal afterwards.