It is always an interesting thing when people miss the point.  The disciples were guilty of this several times during Jesus’ ministry but perhaps none more blatant than at the Last Supper.  Let’s look at the text from Luke 22 together today.

19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. 21 But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. 22 The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed. But woe to that man who betrays him!” 23 They began to question among themselves which of them it might be who would do this. 24 A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. 25 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26 But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. 27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Jesus started off this meal by washing the disciples feet and illustrating to them how a leader should be a servant.  He then offers the Last Supper as yet another reminder of how He would give Himself up for us all.  Yet immediately after this the disciples begin arguing amongst themselves as to who is the greatest. I am all for a little ribbing and debate with friends but they really seemed to be missing the point here.  Jesus pours His heart out, serves them, and offers up a lasting moment that carries on today.  They are still concerned over who will have the best seat at the table.  It makes me think about how often we miss the point as well.  How often do we focus on the wrong things instead of the heart of the matter that Jesus seems to always get to.  How are we doing at loving others?  How well are we sharing God’s love with the world in word and action?  I pray that God might give us all eyes so that we don’t miss the point. 

In His Grip,
Pastor Dave