Mark 14:23-24 (NRSV)
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Verse 23Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. Verse 24He said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
Devotion
It is not by accident that during that last supper, Jesus offers the cup to all the disciples. One would betray him and the rest would desert him, and yet these are the ones to whom he gives his blood. From the very beginning, we are clearly shown that the free giving of Christ’s body and blood is not contingent on those receiving it. What a relief for us as we come to the table of our Lord – ourselves betrayers, deserters and yet loved by our Savior!
Prayer
Amazing God of mercy, we thank you for your love. It is a love so great and deep that you offer yourself to us despite our constant betrayal and desertion. Help us to drink your cup, and to give thanks for the one who gives it. Amen.