When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned
to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked
them. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should
wash one another’s feet.” (John 13: 12-14)
The story about the washing of the disciples feet by Jesus is found only in the Gospel of John.
Jesus, by His actions, sets a clear and laudable example for all of His followers, including you and me, to honor and respect everyone. Washing the dust and grime of the road off tired and weary feet is basic first century hospitality. If Jesus does it, how can we, in our own day, do less? How can we not join with Jesus in leveling the “Heavenly” playing field, treating everyone we meet along the Way with dignity, respect and the tenets of the Golden Rule?
Almighty God, you proclaim your truth in every age by many voices: Direct in our time, we pray, those who speak where many listen and write what many read; that they may do their part in making the heart of this people wise, its mind sound, and its will righteous; to the honor of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (From the Book of Common Prayer)
Joe Beckett
The story about the washing of the disciples feet by Jesus is found only in the Gospel of John.
Jesus, by His actions, sets a clear and laudable example for all of His followers, including you and me, to honor and respect everyone. Washing the dust and grime of the road off tired and weary feet is basic first century hospitality. If Jesus does it, how can we, in our own day, do less? How can we not join with Jesus in leveling the “Heavenly” playing field, treating everyone we meet along the Way with dignity, respect and the tenets of the Golden Rule?
Almighty God, you proclaim your truth in every age by many voices: Direct in our time, we pray, those who speak where many listen and write what many read; that they may do their part in making the heart of this people wise, its mind sound, and its will righteous; to the honor of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (From the Book of Common Prayer)
Joe Beckett
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