DAILY DEVOTIONAL TODAY – June 22, 2025 || Our Daily Bread [Daily Devotion] | MamClaireTV

Daily Bread Devotional:
Devotional Topic: "REMEMBERING THE SACRIFICE"

Verse of the Day: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Devotional Message:
(1 Corinthians 11:26)
"Whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the LORD'S death until he comes."

🔍 Observation: More Than a Ritual, It's a Reminder

When Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 11:26, he wasn’t introducing a new ritual—he was preserving a relationship. Communion isn’t just a church tradition or a monthly ceremony. It is a sacred moment where heaven meets earth… and where we remember who saved us, how He saved us, and why He did it.

Jesus knew we would forget.

He knew that, over time, our gratitude could fade, and our hearts could drift. That’s why He gave us something physical to hold—bread and wine—so that every time we eat and drink them, we pause to remember.

|| “You proclaim the Lord’s death.”
This isn’t just about memory—it’s about proclamation. Every time you take Communion, you are declaring:
“Jesus died for me. Jesus rose for me. Jesus is coming again.”




🛠️ Application: Keep the Cross at the Center

Here’s how we can live this out daily, not just during Communion:



1. Pause to Remember, Not Just Participate

When you join Communion, don’t just do it because it’s on the schedule. Stop. Reflect.
Ask: “Lord, what do You want me to remember today?”

Example: Before taking the bread, whisper, “Thank You for Your body broken for my healing.”
Before drinking the cup, whisper, “Thank You for Your blood shed for my forgiveness.”



2. Examine Your Heart

Paul also said in 1 Corinthians 11 that we should examine ourselves before taking Communion. This means asking honestly:
“Is my heart still tender toward Jesus—or has it grown cold?”

Example: If you’re holding bitterness, unforgiveness, or hidden sin, bring it to God before you take part. Let the bread and cup be a place of healing, not hiding.



3. Let the Cross Shape Your Week

Jesus didn’t die so you’d only remember Him on Sundays. Let His sacrifice influence how you speak, work, forgive, and love every day.

Example: If you’re tempted to lash out or walk in pride, remember: the Savior you follow humbled Himself to the point of death—for you.



4. Teach Others the Meaning

Many people today take Communion without knowing its depth. Be someone who teaches others what it really means.

Example: If your child, student, or friend asks, “Why do we do this?”—don’t say, “Because that’s what we do at church.”
Say, “Because Jesus wanted us to never forget how deeply He loves us.”



5. Proclaim Until He Comes

The verse ends with hope:

|| “…until He comes.”



Communion is not just about looking back. It’s about looking forward. Jesus is coming again—and every time we take the cup, we’re not just remembering His death—we're anticipating His return.



🌿 Encouragement

Maybe you’ve gone through the motions for too long. Maybe the Cross has become distant—more like a symbol than a sacrifice.

But today, God invites you back.
Back to the table.
Back to the moment of remembering.
Back to the Savior who broke His body and poured His blood—for you.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the Cross. Help us never take Your sacrifice for granted. Every time we eat the bread and drink the cup, teach us to remember—with love, with awe, and with hope. We proclaim Your death, and we wait for Your return. In Jesus’ name, Amen.


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June 22, 2025
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