On World Communion Sunday, our pastor used a simple object lesson to make a powerful point. Instead of the usual bread for the Lord's Supper, a large basket on the Communion table held an amazing variety of loaves. When the bread was distributed to the congregation, some of us received part of a tortilla while others took a bit of pumpernickel, pita, chapati, or rye. Bread from around the world reminded us of our unity with believers in Christ everywhere who were remembering the Lord's death.

Jesus also used bread to teach a powerful truth about Himself. After His miraculous feeding of more than 5,000 people, the Lord stated His true mission by saying: "I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world" (John 6:51).

Christ did not die for one special group. He gave His life on the cross so that people of every tribe, language, and nation can find life through faith in Him (Revelation 5:9).

Today, as we hear the words "Take, eat; this is My body" (Mark 14:22), we give thanks for the Bread of Life offered for the sins of people around the world.    — David C. McCasland