At our wedding, Kevin and I washed each other’s feet in an attempt to display a heart to serve each other with love, humility and grace. I’m not always gracious, but it was easy to wash his feet that evening…
He loves me.
I trust him completely.
And, I love him.
As I was reading in John 13 about Jesus washing the disciples feet, I was almost moved to tears thinking about my Lord washing the feet of His betrayer. He took off his robe, wrapped a towel around Him and in a humble act of service washed the feet of each one of His disciples. I can’t fathom what would have been going through the mind of The Savior as He is cleansing the dirty feet of Judas.
Not only did Jesus wash his feet, but just a short while later, He allowed him to sit at the table with Him.
Jesus said Himself that we should do just as He did, when talking with the disciples. Wait a minute….Seriously? I can’t imagine washing someone’s feet that has done me wrong!
You mean to tell me…
We are supposed to break bread with our betrayers?
Wash the feet of our foes?
Share a table with a traitor?
Why?
I don’t really understand, honestly. But after reading it over and over numerous times and meditating on the scriptures, I can only come to the conclusion that if it was good enough for Jesus, it is certainly good enough for me.
He loves me.
I trust Him completely.
And, I love Him.
Oh how many times have I missed an opportunity to show grace? How many times should have I laid aside my pride, knelt down before someone who hurt me and do something nice for them?
Lord, help me to display my trust and love for You to those who betray me. Help me to show others Your love through my service to them.
I know that You are perfect and it would have been out of Your character to not do unto Judas as You did to the other disciples. Help me love those that won’t love me back as much as I love the ones who are always showing me love. Let me be willing to wash the feet of not only my family and friends, but also my foes.
As a follower of Christ, it MUST be out of our character to not show humble service to those who don’t deserve it. In the dirty water of your wash basin, the love of Jesus is reflected ever-so clearly.
