I think the moments we are nearest to heaven are those we spend at the Lord's table. –Spurgeon
But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. 1 Corinthians 11:28
Before one takes communion there ought to be a self examination of a few things:
1. Examine whether you are in the faith- Are you saved? Have you received Him as Lord and Saviour? “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:9
2. Examine whether you have been faithful- How’s your faith? ”…Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Mark 9:24
3. Examine whether you have been fruitful- Have you been serving; in what ways? “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15