Saturday Reading: John 13:4-11
Key Verse: John 13:10a
10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit:
Key Verse: John 13:10a
10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit:
Devotion:
Our Lord Jesus has many in this world who are His; He has purchased them. He paid a dear price. His love for them knows no bounds and will never end. Nothing will ever separate them from His love. Who are these people? Believers.
Our Lord Jesus has many in this world who are His; He has purchased them. He paid a dear price. His love for them knows no bounds and will never end. Nothing will ever separate them from His love. Who are these people? Believers.
Jesus came before each of the disciples in turn and washed their feet, just as a servant would wash their masters’ feet after a journey. With this single act, He told a great story, one that needs to be remembered by us all. Let us not forget that He had come into Jerusalem on a donkey and was greeted and treated as a returning King. People were saying that the King of the Jews had returned – much to the annoyance of the chief priests. But now, as He and His disciples were gathered, He showed His willingness to show humility by washing their feet. He reminded us, one and all, that we must never think that anything is beneath us. No matter what the task is at hand, nothing should ever be seen as being beneath us.
He laid aside everything in order to take on this task so that nothing would hinder Him. He gave everything up to take on the lowest task at that time. He, King of Kings, Lord of Lord, was at that moment, their servant.
He also did this to signify the need for spiritual washing, the cleansing of the soul. Without which, we would never be able to get into heaven. It is only through what Christ has done for us that we are able to have our souls washed clean so that we may abide in God’s place where this is no more sin! It is only Christ that can do that washing and He is willing and able to do it. He has already paid the price for it. All we need do is to ask for His forgiveness so that He can do exactly that.
What a wonderful God we have!
Points to Ponder:
Are you willing to do things like wash the toilet at home?
What would you do if Christ called you to help Him do something unpleasant?
Are you willing to do things like wash the toilet at home?
What would you do if Christ called you to help Him do something unpleasant?