John 13:1-15
Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand him over. So, during supper, fully aware that the Father had put everything into his power and that he had come from God and was returning to God, he rose from supper and took off his outer garments. He took a towel and tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and dry them with the towel around his waist. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Master, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus answered and said to him, "What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later." Peter said to him, "You will never wash my feet." Jesus answered him, "Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me." Simon Peter said to him, "Master, then not only my feet, but my hands and head as well." Jesus said to him, "Whoever has bathed has no need except to have his feet washed, for he is clean all over; so you are clean, but not all." For he knew who would betray him; for this reason, he said, "Not all of you are clean."
So when he had washed their feet and put his garments back on and reclined at table again, he said to them, "Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me 'teacher' and 'master,' and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do."
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for Ryan Sanchez, who recently committed suicide.
If you think about it, this is Jesus' last gathering with His disciples before His passion.
I remember when I left Hawaii for the first time. As the goodbye line formed, I remember walking up to everyone and telling them how much I cared for them, whether it was in the form of a joke or a sentimental remark. Either way, I was grateful for their presence, and I wanted them to know how grateful I was.
Jesus, knowing that He was about to endure His passion, loving serves His disciples by washing their feet and calling them to serve in the same way.
I want to thank all of you for allowing me to serve you all through this ministry. Sharing the daily readings everyday is a great joy for me (although some days the joy may be masked by being too tired or too busy). Take care and God Bless.
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