Isn't it amazing that the God we serve, the creator of the universe, the Infinite and Almighty, came to this earth in the form of man and in John 13 humbled himself to wash the Apostles feet! What an amazing thing. We can't really relate to this physical act of service because our culture is so different than theirs. This was the job for the lowest slave! Jesus humbled himself to the lowest position possible to engage in this activity. That blows me away!
God himself washed their feet!
And then he asks them: "Do you understand what I have done for you?"
They might have a little clearer understanding since foot washing was something that was done in that day, but not by Jesus, God himself!
In chapter 12, Jesus tells them if they are going to serve him, they must follow him. That is tough. They must be thinking, "We have to do this for others?" Yes, Jesus followed up the washing of their feet with the statement, "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet." You know that would radically change their thought process; much like many things Jesus taught them changed their thought process.
Why do you believe in Christ? Because he did things like this. "He showed them the full extent of his love!" 13:1
This story is amazing!
Stay Strong, PLD
STP, an IronMan
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