FOOT WASHER

John 13:10-17
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet

10 Jesus replied, “A person who has bathed all over does not need to wash, except for the feet, to be entirely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not all of you.” 11 For Jesus knew who would betray him. That is what he meant when he said, “Not all of you are clean.”

12 After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? 13 You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. 15 I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. 16 I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. 17 Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.

Have you washed anyone’s feet lately? Jesus gave us an example. He said, “Do as I have done…”

Jesus took the position of the servant. As we follow Him, we will look for places where we can serve others. We won’t be reluctant to leave our gated communities. We won’t be too proud to get off our high horses. We won’t be ashamed to strip off our fine designer garments.

Because we follow Jesus, we will get up from our table … take off our robe … take up the towel … pour the water … wash feet.

Where will you serve someone in need this week? Go ahead! Purpose in your mind right now to ‘take up the towel’.