Walking with Jesus through Holy WeekIn Scripture and Prayer
Maundy Thursday is the day in which we recognize and celebrate when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and established the act of communion at the Last Supper. This was a profound time in which Jesus ministered and taught his disciples. They could not understand why Jesus would wash their feet. He was Lord and he was their master, surely it should be the other way around. But Jesus taught them about loving one another, humility, and servanthood. Peter wouldn’t let Jesus wash his feet. He didn’t feel worthy of Jesus touch.
Jesus makes the meaning unmistakable: his disciples are to follow his example. Servanthood is not beneath them; it is the way they are to treat one another. The foot-washing becomes a living lesson that greatness in Christ.
And remember, let Jesus keep washing you. Regular confession and a regular receiving of grace will let you stay squeaky clean at His table. Your friends will be there to greet you, and Peter might even hand out the towels and John will surely have Easter Baskets for all who sit with the Father.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
John 13:12-16: 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. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
Pray with Me:
Oh Dear One
You wash my feet each day and I feel your touch as your knowledge is shared.
It makes me want to be closer to you so I may be your child. Guide me so I may share my love for you with others.
Bring me the Soap