The Gift
"And he said to them, 'I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.'" Luke 22:15-16, ESV
There is so much depth in this passage, but for now, we will focus on one aspect. The disciples had celebrated many Passovers with Jesus, but at this particular one, He expressed His deep, passionate desire to partake in it with them. I’m not sure the disciples fully understood what was coming—that this would be their final physical meal with Yeshua on earth.
Yeshua earnestly desired to celebrate this Passover with them because:
It represented the founding of the nation of Israel when they were delivered from Egypt.
He was about to become the true Passover Lamb, sacrificed for the sins of the world.
The meal symbolized the giving of His body and blood, providing the path to salvation.
It pointed forward to the marriage supper of the Lamb in heaven.
All their lives, the disciples had read and studied about the coming of the Lord. From childhood, they had been taught what to expect. And now, they were handpicked to be part of the new covenant—the beautiful gift of eternal life. For approximately three years, they had been students under His teaching, and now, their graduation ceremony had arrived. They had no idea what was about to unfold, nor could they fully grasp the significance of what they would witness. Yeshua was about to give the world the greatest gift it could ever receive. Every life was about to change, and they were firsthand witnesses. What an honor and a precious gift for them!
But praise God, there is more to come! As believers, we eagerly anticipate the marriage supper of the Lamb in heaven. We have all received this precious gift—Hallelujah! Like the disciples, we may not fully grasp what this glorious celebration will be like, but that is why we continue to celebrate Resurrection Sunday—because we trust in the promise of what is to come!
Key Takeaways:
Celebrate with joy, for Yeshua has given us the most precious gift.
Each one of us has been ordained for the marriage supper with Yeshua.
Keep your eyes fixed on the coming wedding feast!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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