"Devotional of Communion Messages"

By Bruce Allyn Cohen

Ezekiel 31:7
Thus it was beautiful in greatness
And in the length of it branches,
Because its roots reached to abundant waters.

Romans 11:13
For if the first fruit is holy, the lump
Is also holy; and if the root is holy, so
Are the branches.

Ephesians 3:17
that Christ my dwell in your hearts through
Faith; that you, being
Rooted and grounded in love.
By the Grace of God I have recently, with the passing of my father, been able to realize and understand my roots through the tribe of Aaron. As a result of this blessing I have been inspired by my church and family to write this devotional of Communion Messages. Hopefully, this devotional will be a blessing to anyone that can use it for Communion in Church, or at home. With this blessing I sign my name; Bruce Allyn Cohen

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jan 31, 2012
• ISBN: 9781468545791

Bruce Allyn Cohen

My father was in the military so I graduated high school in Berlin Germany. I completed my first two years of college at the University of Maryland extension in Berlin. When I returned to the United States I enlisted into the Air Force and stayed for four years active service. When I was discharged I completed my college degree at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. I acquired a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I then entered the field of insurance with Farmers Insurance Group, where I retired in 2004. Since 1997 I have been very active in the church community. I am now involved with performing communion at our church. Therefore with the Grace of God I have prepared this Devotional to help inspire others for a weekly communion message at church, or at home. May God Bless, Bruce Allyn Cohen

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Communion

Communion is a sacred moment with God and an opportunity to draw closer to Him. It is also a time to honor our Lord Jesus Christ.

This can be accomplished corporately with your church or with a study group. Communion can also be performed as a family at home.

It is most important to your walk with God to spend these intimate moments showing your love and devotion for Jesus Christ. Jesus suffered on the cross for our sins and salvation. It is now time to step up and show our allegiance to Him, and our appreciation for Him.

May God Bless you and keep you.

The Bread

Blessed art thou

O Lord our God—

King of the Universe

Who brings forth the

Bread from the earth.

The Wine

Blessed art thou

O Lord our God—

King of the Universe

Who brings forth the

Fruit from the Vine

Forward

Ezekiel 31:7

"Thus it was beautiful in greatness

And in the length of it branches,

Because its roots reached to abundant waters."

Romans 11:16

"For if the first fruit is holy, the lump

Is also holy; and if the root is holy, so

Are the branches."

Ephesians 3:17

"that Christ may dwell in your hearts through

Faith; that you, being

Rooted and grounded in love."

By the Grace of God I have recently, with the passing of my father, been able to realize and understand my roots through the tribe of Aaron. As a result of this blessing, I have been inspired by my church and family to write these devotional Communion Messages. It is my hope they will be a blessing to all who use it for group or personal communion.

With this blessing I sign my name;

Bruce Allyn Cohen

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4—Keys to make our lives more

faithful and fruitful

1. Ex 3:14-15

Understand that God is I Am Who I Am.

"Rest, in this foundation.

Be grounded and established in Him."

2. Ex 15: 25-26

Receive God as The Lord Who Heals You. To heal is His nature, His will is to make us whole.

3. Ex 17: 15

Rely upon God, who is the banner, As you surrender to Him, you will have victory. There will be miracles and there will be protection, and your battle against the flesh will succeed.

4. Ex 31:13

Pursue God who is The Lord who Makes You Holy.

His life in us makes our holiness possible. His life gives us peace within ourselves. His life gives us love and understanding.

Through the existence of these 4 Keys we can accept our Lord Jesus as our Savior. For the Lord is our strength and our salvation. He is our God and we will praise Him.

Let’s take this bread, in remembrance of His broken body, His suffering and to remember the personal relationship we have with Him. We do this for our healing.

Let’s take the cup, to remember His shed blood that we would be forgiven of our sins and receive salvation.

Now Father, we thank you for this day and for your mercy that endures forever. We pray that you will bless everyone in this church, and those who could not be with us. We ask that you grace us with good health and discernment in our lives. We pray that you will help us be stronger in your word and to be examples that you approve.

And Father, we come together today and pray that you will watch over our Pastor’s and their families. Give them peace and prosperity. We also pray that you will give them good health and guidance in our church.

Amen

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A step to Holiness

Habakuk 2:9, 2:18, 3:18

2:9—Woe to him who covets evil gain for his house

2:18—What profit is the image, that it’s maker should carve it.

3:17—Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no fruit. Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no head in the stalls.

3:18—Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in the God of my salvation.

When our daily life paints a negative picture and your down and feeling beat up, it is time to put your faith in God and His Word. Don’t turn to idols that distract you from your walk with our Lord Jesus. Though some people only think of idols as material images, what truly defines an idol is the place it occupies in a person’s heart.

We must stay devoted to God’s Word. Our relationship with God should be our highest priority.

If anything in your life blocks your walk with our Lord Jesus Christ, it has to go. There is no room for it. Jesus should occupy all of your heart.

Stay focused on our Lord Jesus. A wise and truly fruitful person defines success in the light of God’s plan for his life. The study and understanding of the Word brings success to our lives. Plan your life by the wisdom of God. Build your house and your life on a solid foundation. That is, of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let’s take the time to celebrate the mere fact that all we have to do is simply love and praise our Lord Jesus. He is all we need in our lives.

Let’s take the bread in remembrance of His broken body for our healing.

Let’s take the cup in remembrance of His shed blood for our sins and salvation.

Father we praise your Holy Name and thank You for all You have done for us. We thank You for being that firm foundation when we most need it. We appreciate You for being the center of our personal power.

Father, we ask that you Bless our pastor and his family. Continue to give them health, good will and strength to walk in your word. Give them the knowledge and means to teach us to strengthen our walk as well.

In Your Name, Amen.

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After Three Days He Rose

And He spoke to His disciples;

All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

Jesus told His disciples to preach everywhere. He asks us to think, live, and pray that His Kingdom overflows to all the earth.

Now, we are His disciples. It is our duty to Walk, Talk, and live His word and to remember, that Love is one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.

MATT. 5:16

Let the light so shine before men, that they, see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

I want to use the Lord’s prayer;

1. Our Father in Heaven: Is the paternal need. When we pray all needs are met by the benevolence of a loving Father.

2. Hallowed be Your name: Enter His presence through praise and call Him Father.

3. Your Kingdom come: Declare God’s priorities be established in yourself, your loved ones, your church and your nation.

4. Give us this day our daily bread: God’s provision. Jesus told us to pray daily, asking Him to supply all our needs.

5. And forgive us our debts: You need God’s forgiveness, and you need to forgive others. Daily, set your will to walk in love and forgiveness.

6. "And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil: Power over satan. Pray a hedge of protection about yourself and your loved