Holy Communion
This week’s All Things Possible podcast was such a deep and beautiful conversation with Pastor John Bombaro. Adam and I left it feeling more anchored in our faith, and honestly, we’re still chewing on so much of what was shared — pun intended, considering how much we talked about the Lord’s Supper!
I want to recap and reflect here because this was one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve had about intimacy with Jesus, not in an abstract, "spiritual only" way, but in a real, embodied, soul-deep, flesh-and-blood kind of way.
Jesus’ Desire: Intimacy with His Bride
One of the most powerful truths Pastor John reminded us of is this: Jesus desires to be with His bride — us, the Church — in real union. Scripture doesn’t shy away from this. In fact, from Genesis to Revelation, God shows His intention to dwell with His people, to unite with them, and to be intimately known by them.
As Pastor John put it, Christ is not just an idea or memory. He is the incarnate One, fully God, fully man, who gave Himself on the cross and continues to give Himself to us now in His body and blood. This is what we confess when we come to the table for Holy Communion.
It's not just symbolism. It’s a union. It’s Jesus saying, “This is my body… this is my blood… given for you” (Luke 22:19-20, ESV). And when He says it, we can trust Him. His Word is reality. When He says we're forgiven, we are forgiven. When He says, “Take and eat,” we are united to Him.
The Bread of Life: Real Flesh, Real Life
In John 6, Jesus gets real — graphic even. He says:
“Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:54, ESV)
That’s hard for our modern minds to grasp, and it was hard for His first listeners too. But He doesn’t back down. He doesn’t say, “Oh wait, I’m just being metaphorical.” No, He doubles down, making it clear that eternal life is not just a future hope, but a present reality tied to His real presence.
We all have that ache for connection. I’ve felt it in marriage, in motherhood, and in the quiet moments of longing for more of God. And the truth is, Jesus meets that ache not with just words or warm thoughts, but with Himself.
It’s Not About Our Perfection — It’s About His Promise
One thing I really loved from the conversation was how Pastor John described faith not as climbing a ladder, but as trusting that Christ will bring us to completion. He’s the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2, ESV), and He’s the One writing the story of our lives. Even in our failures, even in our weaknesses, He is enough.
“Greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4, ESV)
We’re not alone in our doubts or in our desire for something deeper. And if you’re someone who has been searching for a more meaningful relationship with Jesus, one that goes beyond emotional highs or distant thoughts — I want to tell you, He’s not far off. He comes to you. In His Word. In His Spirit. And yes, in His flesh and blood.
That’s the gospel — not just that we’re saved from something, but that we’re saved into union with Jesus. And He promises to bring us to the end of the story — to our glorification, when we’ll be fully like Him, yet still uniquely ourselves.
Two Big Takeaways:
Jesus desires intimacy with us — real, embodied union. The Lord’s Supper is not just a remembrance; it’s His continual coming to us in the flesh, offering us Himself as the Bread of Life.
Faith isn’t about striving, it’s about trusting. Jesus is the one writing your story, and if you are united to Him, He will bring you to completion — not because you’re perfect, but because He is.
So if you're feeling tired, or like you're not doing enough, or you're questioning if you're really "in" with God — come back to His Word. Come back to His table. Let the One who is love make His home in you.
With grace and hope,
Bethany
“This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”
— John 6:29 (ESV)
“Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith…”
— Hebrews 12:2 (ESV)
