R E V E L A T I O N - Its A Free Gift From The table of Grace

In recent weeks we have heard one overwhelming message after another from many of the Lord's Media Ministers. 

I noticed something rather amazing. We have been told again and again in recent weeks by: Joseph Prince, Joyce Myers, Kenneth Copeland, Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar, Fr. John Michael Talbott, James Robison, T.D. Jakes, Andrew Womack, Benny Hinn, TBN and EWTN programming and a host of other dear passionate brothers and sisters on internet, television and radio say how much: 

We need to "look to Jesus and be in His presence". 

Not one of the the Non-Catholic Media Ministers related this to Communion or CommunionFire

EWTN Media Ministers spoke clearly about Eucharist/Corpus Christi and one even spoke of the Eucharistic Fire but none talked about their own personal witness to what happened for them in the presence of the Lord. 

We overcome by the word of our witness to the Testimony of Jesus. There needs to be the component of forth-telling as suggested by Revelation 19:10 for the embers to start CommunionFire in the hearts of others. Before we have genuine CommunionFire with others we must be "in the Fire of Communion" with Jesus otherwise the Communion is superficial!
 
In the past week I have heard many share about "The Presence of the Lord". In 18 minutes of programming one minister preached the phrase "We must look to Jesus" 21 times. A few days later someone else shared the phrase, "We must be in the presence of the Lord" 70 times! (that's 4 times a minute!) During this time frame others shared about Communion and CommunionFire themes like "The Glory of God". "Must have vision and open our eyes to see in the Spirit", "The fire of the Eucharist", "The Holy Presence in the Corpus Christi", "Hearing the voice of the Lord" and so on. It has been remarkable. 

Those who spoke on Communion themes never spoke of Communion or its place in sharing the Table of the Lord or any aspect of Communion. Those who did speak directly of the Presence of the Lord in Communion, the fire, glory and so forth never explained what the parting of the veil produces! There is a fire. There is a Revival, Renewal and Restoration to be had in the Presence of the Lord. Just as the Flesh is real food and the Blood is real drink (Jesus' words not mine - John 6). 

So when explaining "How to do this" they suggested 26 various ways believers could bring this about. In fact my observation has been that when they get to the "How to" explanation, the anointing they have in the first part kind of falls apart. Many say the same things we have been hearing for the past 50 years.  

Among the non-Roman Catholic media ministers, there was not one reference to Communion, Eucharist, The Lord's Table, The Body or the Blood as God's provision encountering the Glory/Presence of God in the face of Jesus. As if overlooking the primary "What you see with the natural eyes is temporal, but we look to what is unseen for the unseen is eternal." 

Though they offer many ways on the "how to" they never refer to: the Lord's Table, The Bread/Body or the Wine/Blood. All of their suggestions were based on something 'we do'. I am thrilled with the way they keep us inspired and challenged. They are great to let us know "It is finished". The New Covenant is signed in Jesus blood and we are called to "believe and receive". But its like a missing puzzle piece. Where do we find Him? How do we encounter Him to receive all the blessings of our redemption? Then many revert to things we have to do like: "Read, study and meditate on the Bible; go to church, worship, pray, fast, confess, believe" and so forth. Don't get me wrong I love, watch and take notes every morning 7 days a week. I stand by them in prayer and support their reputations. But, like many churches and circles of Christian faith, there is little discussion, dialog or preaching about the Presence of Jesus to be found in Communion. Even less is said about "seeing the Lord" in Communion. We need the revelation of God's glory in the face of Jesus. It comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. There is a need for the rhematic voice of the Spirit.

How do we see the unseen? How do we hear the voice of the Lord? Is the Presence of the Lord in Communion Real? If so, will someone please tell us what happens? How do you feel? What do you see? What do you hear? Is Christ sharing the Table with you? What does He show you? These are all things we encounter and experience in CommunionFire meetings 4 times a week and for many of us every day in our homes!

We do at least see and hear the Mass and programming about the Eucharist/Corpus Christi and theological discussion in the EWTN programming. (Thank you Mother Angelica). But even in the most illuminating presentations where is the Fire in the presentation! How shall they hear unless someone preach! If you experience CommunionFire no one can keep you quiet! Its more exciting than anything in this life! Daily 'systematic revival' so to speak! The everyday Joe can encounter the presence of Jesus when we just Come to His Table.

It is all about the charism or gift of Revelation that is produced being in the presence of the Lord at His Table.  A charism (in Greek: χαρίσμα; plural: charismata) in general denotes any good gift that flows from God's love to humans. The word can also mean any of the spiritual graces and qualifications granted to every Christian to perform his or her task in the Church. It is a Gift of Grace found, discovered, revealed and received in His Glory.

The dynamic is all composed in consuming the Bread of His Body and the Wine of His Blood. Those are the keys to turn on the 'engines of revelation'. The veil of this life is parted. The curtain that protected the presence of the Lord was torn in half from top to bottom when Jesus said, "It is finished!" The middle wall of partition created by the wall of the Law as judgment upon man's sinful condition was pulverized by the Word of the Cross "It is Finished!". It became the power of God to salvation! The Lord made a way where there seemed to be no way. He has given us full access into His presence! He leads us there. He invites us to sit down there. He prepared the meal: "Himself" as a miracle meal that begins by the bread and wine we place before Him and becomes a feast of faith as His presence is revealed inside us and around us.) 

By giving thanks and asking God's blessing on the bread, breaking it and "He opens our eyes to recognize Him". The bread becomes the body, the flesh of Jesus. As we eat His life feeds us. As we feast on His presence we are transformed. 

Then giving thanks and asking God's blessing on the wine, we drink, and the wine becomes the Blood of Jesus. We drink in the river of life and His Blood speaks. We hear His voice. He shares His message. This is what is meant to happen every time. When it does we are revived, renewed and restored again! 

Even more than having 3 squares a day to satisfy our physical appetite should be a hunger and thirst for the Body and Blood of Jesus. Jesus said if we don't have that meal - "You have no life in you". That will leave you to acting out your communion instead of experiencing it. That leaves you without the fire that consumes the daily toxins and purifies what is holy. There is nothing more exciting in this life than to feast, even for a moment, on the eternal divine nature of Jesus and His never-ending gifts of love, life, shalom peace and joy unspeakable!  

"The Fire" is the Doxa, The Glory, The Light of Life, the Phos of Heaven, The Power seen in The Transfiguration, The Reality of the Presence of Jesus, The Kingdom of God, The Logos and the Rhema. All this happens as we eat the Flesh and drink the Blood of Jesus. The Holy Spirit opens our eyes to recognize Jesus in the glory of His presence. We can't 'do anything' to make this happen. The Holy Spirit speaks/whispers to us because we "do" as Jesus says, "to remember him". He breathes and like wind we hear a word, a phrase or get a message. He only shows what Jesus tells Him to. He only says what Jesus tells Him to. He only does what Jesus tells Him to. 

There is The Communion/Eucharist and then there is "The Fire" in the Communion/Eucharist. Seeing Jesus is having Revelation of Jesus. He reveals Himself to us. When He does our lives are feeding on the Bread of Life and drinking from the River of Life. We feast on His presence. 

We don't have to try and find Him (like playing spiritual "hide and seek") using the mining tools of worship, scripture, church buildings and services, the eyes of the poor or lots of preaching and Bible study. It all happens "as a result" of Coming to His Table. Being In the Presence of the self-evident God of the universe is to see His glory in the face of His Son. We see as in a mirror. His presence, like a reflection, appears to us and we are transformed by what we see and hear, (His image) from glory to glory to glory to glory, etc...

(Again, I love, pray for and support my brothers and sisters who continue to occupy the realm of media for the Lord. While the rest of media is trying to drown us in the ways of the world, the Demon of Distraction is at work on thousands of channels to creatively divert our attention from the Lord, His Table, His people and sharing the Gospel. So I praise God for the many in Christian media who are filling in the ranks on the front line.)

There is a new day dawning... 
It has already begun! It is the Son of 
Righteousness rising and it gives us wings, 
and brings us to His Table 
in heavenly places. 

Mini-Challenge: Discuss Communion/Eucharist/The Lord's Supper with someone, anyone... ask questions find answers, don't stop. Fan the fire. Get a dialog going. Best research: Have Communion alone, with someone else or in a group. Challenge your home group to a dialog focused on Communion. Research everything you can find on Communion. Don't stop. 

Make use of hundreds of posts we have on this website. It is the most important part of your Christian experience. It will lead to a life-changing moment. Get others to share about what they know about the Body and Blood of Jesus. Its the last thing that Jesus asked of His disciples. "Do this to remember me." John 6:25-70, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-38 John 13-17, 1 Corinthians 10:14-17