“For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep” (1 Cor. 11:29-30).
Let’s look at another meaning of the phrase “not discerning the Lord’s body.” In Communion, the cup is the symbol of Jesus’ blood, which was shed for us. We’ve preached about the blood of Jesus for years. Most people have a revelation of the blood of Jesus Christ. They know His blood was shed for our sins.
But what about those who don’t understand or believe in the blood of Jesus? A person who takes Communion without understanding the purpose of the blood may think, “I don’t know why Jesus went to the Cross. I don’t believe His blood has anything to do with me.”
What blessings will such a person receive? Someone who doesn’t understand or believe in the blood of Jesus will not partake of salvation. He is walking in spiritual death because he doesn’t know why Jesus shed His blood.
In the same way, the bread is the symbol of Jesus’ body, which was broken for us. But many Christians haven’t been taught why the body of Jesus was broken. They don’t know His body was broken for their physical health. Therefore, they remain sick.
A person can partake of the symbol of Jesus’ broken body in Communion for years and still say, “I don’t believe healing is for today.” If people don’t understand, believe and act on the truth that Jesus’ body was broken for their physical healing, then Jesus’ redemptive work won’t help them.
They are likely to be weak and sickly, and they may die prematurely because they don’t rightly discern the Lord’s body.
Don’t make that mistake. Believe Jesus’ body was broken for you, and enjoy walking in health!
Jesus’ body was broken for my physical healing just as
surely as His blood was shed for my sins. I rightly
discern His body, so I walk in divine health!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.