THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNION.

The Overlooked, Crucial Significance of Taking Communion

Taking communion, to put it simply, is reflecting on what the Lord did for you on the cross at calvary. Whether you do so at church once in a while, or do this on a daily basis in your private home is up to you. We recommend taking it regularly, as the Lord directs. Reflecting on what Christ did for us is a commandment, that we do so in rememberance of Him. We all need to be cleansed by the Blood of Jesus for healing in one or more areas of our lives as discussed below (spirit, soul and/or body), and we recommend that you do so on a frequent basis.

Many Christians today doubt or are not likely to believe that the Lord will heal them. This unbelief, to be candid, is sin in and of itself, as unbelief in God's ability or willingness is literally doubting His Word. The apostle Paul wrote to those in the church at Corinth "For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep" (1 Cor. 11:30). He revealed the reason for their infirmities... they did not "discern the Lord's body" (see also 1 Cor. 11:29).

The truth in salvation is three-fold: spirit, soul, and body. For example: He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities (this is for the forgiveness of sins, and eternal salvation with God); He suffered for our peace (this represents emotional healing); and by His stripes, we are healed (this is the physical aspect of our healing). Thus, He died so that we might live - through Him - in perfect wholeness, in peace, love, joy, health and prosperity (see 3 John 2) that we all can experience as we walk in obedience to Him.

The Importance of Honoring Him With Obedience:

Both sin and sickness became a reality after Adam was expelled from the garden. For this reason, early in scripture the Almighty God revealed Himself as a healer to all those who would trust in Him, i.e. Yahweh Rapha means "the Lord Who healeth thee". Exodus 15:26 proclaims: If thou wilt diligently harken to the voice of the Lord, thy God, and wilt do that which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all of His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians; for I am the Lord that healeth thee.

God wants us to be both "holy" and "whole". A physically strong yet emotionally unstable person is not completely whole, nor is a person who is spiritually strong yet physically weak. It is the will of God to keep our tri-part being (spirit, soul and body) preserved until such time as our life is complete, or Christ returns, whichever comes first. 1 Thess. 5:23 states: The very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless until the coming of our Lord. (see also Heb. 12:14).

Paul said that many in the church of Corinth were "weak, sick and many slept", having used the word "slept" or "asleep" to describe the condition of the believer after death (see 1 Cor 15:51; 1 Thess 4:14; 1 Thess 5:10). The scriptures make it clear that a person can die before his or her appointed time through accidents, criminal acts, and sickness. However, many scriptures promise us long life, until we are satisfied, as long as we live in peace, walk in love, and trust in and are obedient to Him.

Obedience is not something to be taken lightly. That "still small voice" takes practice in getting to know and recognize when you do have an unction from the Holy Spirit. This ability only comes from spending time with the Lord in prayer and in His Word on a daily basis. The Lord said my sheep hear my voice, and that is what He is referring to. Those who love Him, follow in obedience to His ways, as His ways are higher than our ways. If you haven't learned this in your walk already, "renewing our minds" by spending time in prayer and in His word - daily - is one of the most crucial, yet basic things that we must do in order to remain spiritually strong in walking with Him. (See link entitled "renewing of our minds"). If we get distracted, and fall away from spending time with Him, we only become numb to hearing His voice and spiritually inept to His ways. Thus, we are prevented from being lead, directed, guided, and even protected when He would otherwise warn us about something, because we don't recognize the voice of the spirit.

Let me explain a little further. Like I said, listening to His voice takes practice and discernment. His Spirit communicates with our spirit, and unless you are walking with Him, then it could be easy to miss His direction or warning. He will put thoughts in your mind in an effort to lead you, but sometimes it seems like our own thoughts so we are quick to override them with our own reasoning. When in doubt, ask Him to confirm it with you, because the enemy also puts thoughts in our mind, but if it is from the Lord, then He will confirm it so you can go forward.

Living in Salvation is a Three-Fold Experience:

I would recommend that you review the first ten versus of the Isaiah 53 , but I will emphasize here the most important part... He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we are healed.

Seven hundred years later, the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy was completed in the New Testament when Jesus (the Messiah) would not open His mouth as He stood before judgment (Mark 15:3); when He was stricken for the transgressions of God's people (Matthew 8:17); when He died with the wicked (two thieves); and when He was buried in a rich man's grave (Mark 15:46). God made His soul a sin offering (Hebrews 10:9-10). Hence, the New Testament writers point to the fulfillment of Isaiah 53 in the life and ministry of Christ.

Therein, Isaiah, as God's annointed prophet, also revealed a three-fold redemptive work that would be accomplished through the suffering of fthe Messiah. Isaiah 53:5 reveals the mystery:

1. He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquity. This speaks of spiritual healing and is related to the forgiveness of sins.

2. The chastisement of our peace was upon Him. This speaks of emotional healing for the mind, and the soul.

3. With His stripes, we are healed. This refers to physical healing for the body.

Spiritual healing transforms the human spirit; emotional healing renews the mind; and physical healing brings healing and life to the physical body. Healing for the whole person represents Christ's assignment of the three-part atonement. Most Christian churches only talk about one-third of the total provision given through Christ's work on the cross, i.e. the message of salvation, as though "salvation" is only a one-part experience. Of course, this is the ultimate message, for Christ's greatest assignment was to redeem mankind from sin. (We can always enter heaven with sickness, after having died earlier than expected, but we can never enter as a sinner who has not accepted Christ as their Savior).

At the same time, it's important that we don't underestimate the spiritual impact and purpose of Christ's suffering. It is time for the church to acknowledge that Christ not only died for the forgiveness of sin, but also to provide us with emotional and physical wholeness - through Him. How else can unbelievers become believers? Many believers don't believe! How could we, as Believers in Christ, ever appropriate the physical and emotional aspects of the covenant unless we are aware of the finished work of "redemption".

In sum, we were redeemed from the curse of sickness and disease, along with all of the other curses as referenced in Deuteronomy 28, when Jesus completed the Work of the Cross.. If you will read the Book of Deuteronomy, you will discover all of the curses that will fall upon us if we reject Christ and choose not to believe. On the other hand, it lists all of the promises that are given to those who walk in obedience - trusting in Him every step of the way (as mentioned at Deut 8:28). For more details on Deuteronomy, Chapter 28 with respect to "curses v. promises", see the link herein entitled "confessions for provision".

Pray and Examine Yourself Before Taking Communion:

I would encourage you to take communion as frequently as the Holy Spirit directs (or the thought enters your mind, which is His way of communicating with us). When you do, pray before entering into such a spiritually powerful covenant between you and God, Himself... Ensure that you are not ignoring any unconfessed sin, as He is quick to forgive and slow to anger.

Thank Him for redeeming you from the curse of sickness and disease... Thank Him for healing you (spirit, soul and body) through the Blood of Jesus... Ask for forgiveness for anything that may have dishonored Him (even if you can't think of anything), as you faithfully proclaim that you choose to forgive anyone who has offended you (important, as we must judge ourselves or we are not worthy, lest we be judged)... and thank Hiim for the bread, which represents Christ's body, and the wine/grape juice, which represents the blood which has been poured out for us... Thank Him for His presence... Lastly, thank Him for cleansing you with the Blood of Jesus.

While partaking of communion, focus on, or read out loud, the pertinent scriptures, some of which are as follows:

1 Cor. 11:23-26: (23) For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread: (24) and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said, "Take, eat, this is My body, which is broken for you, this do in rememberance of Me"; (25) after the same manner also He took the cup, when He had supped, saying "This cup is the new testament in my blood; this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in rememberance of Me; (26) for as often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till He come."

Luke 22:20: This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.

A More in-depth Study on the Practice of Taking Communion:

Perry Stone is the author of the book "The Meal that Heals" which is the most in-depth research on the subject that I know. This book coorelates how the Old Testament and New Covenant of the Bible come together, and reveals the true (or full) meaning of our salvation. Therein, you will learn that salvation is not only to be redeemed so that your spirit can spend all eternity with God, but elaborates on the truth that Christ died so that we could live in "an abundance of all good things" while still on the earth, as Christ, Himself stated, spirit, soul and body. You can order it from his web site at perrystone.org, or follow this link: http://www.voe.org/store/store.cfm?CFID=1115536&CFTOKEN=20603065&fxn=detail&pid=BK-MH

It should go without saying that Communion will not have any affects unless your already SAVED so here is a prayer that you can say to ask Jesus to SAVE your soul from HELL.


Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….


“Father, I know that I have broken your
laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”