Day 10 | communion

The Body of the Sacrifice

Day 10 of At His Table highlights a powerful detail from the Old Testament sacrificial system that points directly to Jesus. In the biblical act of laying both hands on the sacrificial goat, the gesture symbolized something complete—not a partial transfer, but the full weight of every sin and every transgression being placed upon the sacrifice. It was a picture of total surrender and total atonement.

This devotional draws our attention to the completeness of Christ's work on the cross. Jesus didn't come to deal with only part of our brokenness or forgive only certain sins. He willingly bore the full weight of humanity's guilt, providing a sacrifice that was complete, sufficient, and final.

As you take communion today, reflect on the all-encompassing nature of Christ's sacrifice. His body was broken and His blood was shed so that nothing would be left uncovered. This brief but powerful message offers a fresh perspective on the depth of God's love and the completeness of the redemption Jesus secured for us.