Holy Communion today. and the sermon (Theology for Dummies Part 11) tied in with that - the LORD's supper.

interestingly, the mention of the LORD's supper came when Paul was scolding the Corinthian church for neglecting the Body of Christ, that is, the other people in the church. The whole idea of it then, is not simply a vertical dimension (God and you), but also the horizontal (you and the rest of the church). interesting.

Yet, in communion, there is a sort of participation with Christ, something much deeper that goes on rather than simply eating/drinking. [1 Cor 10:14-22] A remembrance, an acknowledgement, a humbling of self and a reminder of the wonderful and deep love relationship i have with my Maker. But there's much much much much more that goes on beneath that. More than I can understand, for sure.

If i'm not wrong, Emmanuel Kant was the philosopher who said that we can only grasp and understand concepts within the limitations of our conceptions. we cannot comprehend objects without being able to represent them spatially or in a temporal dimension. Our God is one who transcends our highest understanding and conceptions. No, we'll never be able to fathom His wisdom, at least not while we are in our limited state as such. and so, we are but sojourners, in this pit-stop on our road trip back to where we belong.

my favourite... hymn-ish song, and one of my favourite songs. (well, i always thought it was a hymn, but apparently it only came out 11 years back, and my idea of hymns are kinda like songs that date back to a reaaaaaaaaal long time, so yeaaaah)

how deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure
that He should give His only Son, to make a wretch His treasure
how great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns His face away
as wounds which mar the Chosen One, bring many sons to glory

behold the Man upon a cross, my sin upon His shoulders
ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers
it was my sin that held Him there, until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life, I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything, no gifts, no power, no wisdom
but i will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection
why should i gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer
but this i know with all my heart, His wounds have paid my ransom