by Prince Mathew
Preface for Meditation:
And during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his
hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from the
table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured
water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with
the towel that was tied around him. John 13:3-5
For Jesus to wash his disciples feet was an act of humbling himself in order to
provide service. Jesus' example demonstrates his love, but also sets an example
for the disciples to follow.
Like the disciples, if we want to follow the path of Jesus, it must be a path of
humility, love, and service. The disciples were not to acquire power and lord it
over people, but to use their positions of authority and power to serve and love
others. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to
wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do
as I have done to you. Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than
their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. If you know
these things, you are blessed if you do them. John 13:15-17.
The ritual of foot washing is of course about more than feet, it is about living
our life as followers of Christ. Being a Christian means loving God and loving
one another. Following the example of Jesus, we can best love one another by
humbling ourselves and offering generous acts of servant love. Love is an
action, an action which requires, at times, for us to get dirty so others might
get clean.
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Bible Verse of the Day: He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." St. Mark 5:34
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