Category Archives: Communion Meditations

Limited Production

Posted on April 26, 2016 by jesustrek

There is a walnut tree near the end of the lane where I live. Although it still produces walnuts, the tree is not as productive as it could be. For one thing, there is a huge vine that has grown … Continue reading →

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Still Running

Posted on April 20, 2016 by jesustrek

Adrianne Haslet lost her left leg in the bombing that occurred near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Many thought that Haslet’s days of running marathons were over, but she proved them wrong. She entered the 2016 race, … Continue reading →

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Knock at the Door

Posted on April 18, 2016 by jesustrek

One of the most misunderstood verses of Scripture is Revelation 3:20, where Jesus says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with … Continue reading →

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Off to a Bad Start

Posted on April 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Ernie Els got off to a terrible start on the very first hole on the opening day of The Masters yesterday. Just two feet away from making par, things went downhill quickly for Els. He missed the putt. Then he … Continue reading →

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What Do You See Now?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by jesustrek

A Coloradan moved to Texas and built a house with a huge picture window from which he could view thousands of acres of rangeland. “The only problem is,” he said, “there’s nothing to see!” About the same time, a Texan … Continue reading →

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It Is Well

Posted on April 5, 2016 by jesustrek

Horatio Gates Spafford planned a European vacation for his family in 1873. Some business developments prevented him from leaving as scheduled, but he sent his wife and two daughters on without him. He would leave a few days later and … Continue reading →

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Time to Wake Up!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by jesustrek

It is tragic to see so many people spiritually sleepwalking through life. They live each day the same as the previous one—oblivious to all the ways God is working around them. They have no perception of how the God who … Continue reading →

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Unlikely

Posted on April 1, 2016 by jesustrek

Someone once pointed out that Christians are unlikely people called by an unlikely king to do unlikely things. Let’s take a closer look at that statement. First of all, who are we that God would take notice of us? The … Continue reading →

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Opened Eyes and Burning Hearts

Posted on March 25, 2016 by jesustrek

Two followers of Jesus were downhearted as they walked along the road to Emmaus after their leader had been crucified. Their hopes were dashed and they were beyond discouraged. Then Jesus himself came up and walked beside them, but they … Continue reading →

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We Would Like to See Jesus

Posted on March 23, 2016 by jesustrek

A group of people once approached Philip, a disciple of Jesus, with a simple request—“Sir, we would like to see Jesus.” (John 12:20-21). In response to this, Jesus began to teach about his upcoming death. He had come to sacrifice … Continue reading →

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