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And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink ye all of it.” – Matthew 26:27

It was no time for waste. Nor was it a time to be sparing. There would be no holding back. Jesus was about to go the ultimate distance of sacrifice, give His whole body, and sacrifice everything He was for the redemption of mankind. He wanted His disciples to know that of all that He was giving, they would need all.

“Drink ye all of it,” He declared, not because they were thirsty for the fruit of the vine, but because they were thirsty for grace.

“Drink ye all of it,” because nothing less will suffice for the forgiveness of our sins than the total offering of Christ’s life for our lives.

“Drink ye all of it,” because we need to experience fully what it means to be absolutely dependent upon another to save us. We must realize in our own experience how desperate and depraved we are apart from the mercy of God in Christ.

“Drink ye all of it,” because it is all freely offered. Jesus held nothing back. He holds nothing back now.

“Drink ye all of it,” because it is a celebration of God’s transforming and unconditional love for us.

“Drink ye all of it,” because it is a reminder of His precious blood. There was a cost for our salvation. What has come to us without price was purchased at a heavy cost.

“Drink ye all of it,” because He wants to fill us completely with Himself.

“Drink ye all of it,” and celebrate the very presence of Christ as you remember Him.