The Last Supper - the Missing cup

During Holy week, my thoughts turn to the events leading to Calvary where our Lord was crucified on the cross. One of the scenes that came to my mind was the Last Supper. I turned once again to Leonardo DaVinci's painting of the event.

The artist worked painstakingly for a period of three years to complete the painting. In the picture the disciples were on either side of Jesus; on each side two groups of three. The arms of Jesus were stretched out and in His right hand He was holding the cup.

He invited a good friend to view his painting and give his honest opinion. This friend was very impressed and mentioned specially about the cup in Jesus's hand. "That cup is so real, I simply cannot keep my eyes off it."

DaVinci immediately took his brush and drew it across the sparkling cup. He did not want anything or anyone to detract attention from Jesus. He must be the main character and remain preeminent. He said to his friend, "If the cup affects you in that way, it must nor remain, nothing shall distract attention from the figure of Christ."

Years rolled on, people still admire the painting by Leonardo DaVinci - Jesus and His disciples but on the table there is no cup.

^"fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2) (NASB)

Paul writing to the Colossian believers sail, “Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:2-3)

I love the song written by Helen H Lemmuel many years ago. It is still my prayer and share it with you.

 O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Saviour,
And life more abundant and free! 

 

Refrain:
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.

Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion—
For more than conqu’rors we are!

His Word shall not fail you—He promised;
Believe Him, and all will be well:
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!