"You're always welcome at the table of grace."
"There once was an old Scottish professor of Bible attending an old stone church in Edinburgh. This particular communion Sunday he was feeling a very heavy weight of sin and guilt and was contemplating passing over the elements when they were sent around. Two rows ahead of him he saw a young woman painfully sobbing. He internally analyzed her pain and sorrow and realized that both of them were viewing communion incorrectly. Understanding and seeing her struggle in accepting the grace given, he leaned forward and whispered to her, 'Take it! It’s for sinners lassie.'"
(attributed to Scottish theologian, John Duncan, of New College in Edinburgh.)
When we were warned not to take it unworthily, the essential sin was the idea that one might ever be worthy, deserving, or entitled. There is no need to push, shove, or grab; there is plenty. There is no need to posture; you are invited; you are welcome. There is no need to hide or hesitate; He bids you come; He desires for you to come.
Come to the table of grace.
Come.
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