Sit Walk Stand: Resting in Christ

The Lord’s Supper invites us to remember Jesus, but remembrance can reach further than a picture of His suffering. Ephesians helps us consider His sacrifice, His present reign, the gifts He provides, and our relationship with Him. Four questions gather those truths into a useful examination: What did Jesus do? Where is He now? What has He accomplished for us? Where are we in relation to Him? Answering from Scripture can replace vague religious uneasiness with grateful confidence rooted in the Lord’s provision rather than in our own achievements.

Begin with what Jesus did. Ephesians 1:7 identifies redemption through His blood and forgiveness according to the riches of God’s grace. His death was a saving sacrifice, not merely an example of courage under mistreatment. Ephesians 2:16 also describes reconciliation to God in one body through the cross, overcoming the hostility that separated Jew and Gentile. When we remember His body and blood, consider the relationship His offering makes possible. He provides cleansing and gathers people who could not independently create either forgiveness or that shared fellowship.

Then ask where Jesus is now. Paul prays that believers will understand their hope and God’s power, directing them to the resurrection and exaltation of Christ (Ephesians 1:18–23). Jesus is seated at the Father’s right hand, above every rule and authority, and is head over all things to the church. We remember a sacrifice offered in history while honoring a Lord who lives and reigns today. His authority gives us reason to trust Him when circumstances feel larger than our ability to understand or manage them.

Next consider what He has accomplished for His people. Ephesians speaks of adoption, redemption, forgiveness, and the promised Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:4–14). Through Christ, believers have access to the Father and belong to His household (Ephesians 2:18–19). These are not prizes earned by becoming independently worthy. They are gifts received through a faithful response to His grace. Our continued obedience matters, but it cannot supply an alternative foundation for salvation. Gratitude begins by recognizing what the Father has freely provided through His Son.

Finally, ask where you stand in that relationship. Ephesians 2:4–7 describes Christians as made alive, raised, and seated with Christ. Paul is speaking of a present spiritual privilege, not only of a hoped-for welcome at the end of life. The passage should help faithful believers appreciate their belonging now. It does not teach that repentance becomes unnecessary or that a person cannot abandon faith. It assures us that God’s saving provision is real. Ephesians 3:12 connects access to Him with boldness and confidence through faith in Christ.

Carry these questions into remembrance and then into the week. Give thanks for the sacrifice, honor the risen Lord, appreciate His gifts, and let your belonging shape the way you pray and serve. Anxiety or discouragement may still need patient attention; their presence does not erase God’s promises. Bring them honestly to Him. Confidence grows as we return to what Scripture says Christ has done and continue under His direction. Resting in Him should become the foundation for faithful activity, strengthening a grateful life within the relationship He provides.