“Jesus knew that the Father had given everything into his hands, and that he had come from God and would go to God. He got up from the meal, removed his outer garments, took a towel and tied it around himself. Then he put water into the basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples and dry them with the towel around his waist.” (John 13:3-5) As Judas watched Jesus wash the disciples' feet he must have thought, “Surely, he can’t be the King of the Jews if he would stoop so low as to wash our feet.” Remember he had already been offended by the use of precious oil a woman used to wash Jesus’ feet. Yet, not only did Jesus take the position of a servant leader as he washed the disciples’ feet but it is possible that he also washed the feet of the man who had set in place his betrayal, “and you are clean, but not all of you.” (John 13:10) “In the culture, the washing of guests’ feet was a customary gesture of hospitality and friendship. However, the host would never do the action himself; that was the work of servants. Jesus’ gesture was disconcerting.” Often, we tell the Lord what we can do and what we are not willing to do through our actions. This story reminds us of how humble and merciful our Lord Jesus Christ is. How many of us are willing to wash the feet of those who have caused us the most pain? “I have set for you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” (John 13:15) GiGi❤️
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