Author: DeBorah Denson McCray
Submitted: March 12, 2013
Tell us a little about yourself. I've been a follower of Christ for nearly forty years. I've held a variety of positions in the churches I've been members of. I received Christ as my Savior early in life. He is my all.
What was your motivation behind this project? As I served communion one Sunday morning I had a vision of Jesus and saw Him bloodied and severly wounded. I felt within myself a small-minute portion of the agony of His deep suffering and pain He experienced for me. It was at that moment Isaiah 53:1-5 became very real to me. After much contemplation on the vision, I knew that one day I would have to write about it.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? My prayer is that each reader will come to fully understand each element of Holy Communion and its purpose relative to our well-being. I want them to know that Holy Communion is a wonderful gift of grace Jesus provided for us and when approaching the communion table we can rest knowing that we can partake freely because we have been made righteous by Jesus' finished work on the cross. I want them to gain knowledge of just how lovely our Savior is and that He does not condemn us. I want them to really see Jesus as the lover of their souls and fall so in love with Him that He is lifted up drawing all men unto Himself.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? I've been personally impacted by working on this project in my own health. I've experienced healings. I'm much more impacted by having a more intimate relationship with Jesus. I just can't take communion hap hazardly. I'm very aware of each elements purpose. As I hold each element in my hand and meditate on how each played a part in my Lord's sacrifice and suffering for me, I have cried. It is just so real now. That's why I love the fact that we ourselves are kings and priests unto God and can partake as often as we like in our own quiet spaces. In church, you just don't have the time to meditate and appreciate the fullness of what Jesus sacrificed. I love my Lord and He loves me more, so much more. I'm just grateful.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: You don't have to have a title in front of your name or be a well known TV personality for God to use you. Keep lifting up Jesus for He is more than the world against you.
