THE
AWARD-WINNING SPORTS BROADCASTER, Jon Miller, has provided play-by-plays for
major league baseball for many years. Jon’s voice of authority and sense of
drama make even a blowout game exciting. While broadcasting a game, Miller
never forgets the most important thing. An egg-timer reminds him to give the
score every three minutes.
The Lord’s
Supper is, in a way, like Jon’s habit of remembering to relay the score. Amid
all of the hard work, drama, and disappointment the game of life brings, the
Lord’s Supper causes us to stop and remember the most important thing—Christ’s
covenant of grace. Like the Passover from which this sacrament grew, we do this
to remember Him, to look back upon the meaning of our redemption.
But it’s not
just a thanksgiving feast of looking back. The Lord’s Table reveals the link
between the cross and the crown. As we sit down for Holy Communion, we also
look forward to our ultimate salvation. So especially on days that feel like a blowout,
it helps to stop, remember, and get excited about the incredible winning game
God has planned for our future. For we know, They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them
because he is the Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his
called, chosen and faithful followers. (Revelation 17:14)
—Susan Browning Schulz
