More Than a Memory: Living in the Light of Jesus

At Myrtle House Community Church this week, Bill Chapman shared a powerful reminder drawn from Luke 22:17–20, where Jesus said: “Do this in remembrance of me.”

When we take communion, we remember the cross, the broken body, and the blood shed for our sins. That alone is monumental—but Bill challenged us to see that it’s not only the cross we are called to remember.

Paul urges Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:8 to “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David.” Why? Because this shows us that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection were not random events but the fulfilment of prophecy. From Isaiah’s foretelling of a Messiah through David’s line, to the empty tomb that declares His victory, everything was part of God’s great plan.

We’re also told to remember His words (Acts 20:35), His works (Psalm 77:11-12), and His ways (Hebrews 13:7-8). Jesus healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, and commissioned His disciples—and us—to go and make disciples of all nations. To remember Him is to live in the light of His authority, carrying His mission forward.

As Bill said, “Partial obedience is disobedience in disguise.” True remembrance of Jesus calls us to more than memory—it calls us to action. Communion is not just a ritual; it’s a commissioning.

Hebrews reminds us that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” His love hasn’t changed. His mission hasn’t changed. His call to His church hasn’t changed. And He has chosen you—you are His plan, His messenger, His agent of hope.

So this week, let’s remember the cross, yes—but also His resurrection, His promises, His commands, and His commission. And may that remembrance drive us to live boldly as His people in the world today.

You are significant. You are chosen. You are called.