Some people believe the Communion bread and wine actually become the physical body and blood of Jesus … and thereby receive the saving life of Jesus. Some people believe the Communion bread and wine are merely a symbol, representing what Jesus did for us. Some of us are somewhere in between.
Regardless of what position we hold, when we partake of Holy Communion, we are choosing to take up our crosses and follow Jesus in the fellowship of his sufferings for the world … in the world. We are also choosing to invest our whole lives the worldwide fellowship of Jesus-followers … both in our local fellowship and beyond.
I think all of us would admit that when we come together His Holy Spirit is present to transform us and equip us for these purposes.
So, yes, when we eat and drink the bread and wine, we are eating and drinking Jesus.
