The Old Testament system of worship was rigorous, yet ineffectual at producing an acceptable life before God. “For that old system deals only with food and drink and various cleansing ceremonies—physical regulations that were in effect only until a better system could be established.” Hebrews 9:10 NLT. Jesus came and established a better system, thereby removing the endless rituals before Him. Christianity is not about rituals. About the only thing left for us is the table of the Lord or what some term Holy Communion. On the night that Jesus was betrayed, He instituted what we call the Lord’s supper or the Communion. He asked the believers to observe it as often as possible, describing the elements as the symbol of the New Testament.

Christianity is not about rituals. About the only thing left for us is the table of the Lord or what some term Holy Communion…When next you approach the Lord’s table, do it with understanding, purpose, and reverence.

The life of Smith Wigglesworth is a classic example of the efficacy of the Lord’s table. He was an illiterate British plumber whose wife taught to read and write. He was later known as the apostle of faith under whose ministry many miraculous healings took place. The secret to his success is captured here: “The real change in Smith Wigglesworth did not come until he started getting up every day at 4 a.m. to take Communion. Like clockwork, he would begin each day by remembering his covenant with Almighty God by taking the bread and the cup. Every day he lived under the influence of that covenant. And every day he became more and more bold—until finally, he became one of the boldest men of God in  history”. When next you approach the Lord’s table, do it with understanding, purpose, and reverence.