So
when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again,
He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call Me
Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord
and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s
feet. For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have
done to you. If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them –
John 13:12-15, 17 (NKJV).
Many
believing Christians don’t wash the feet of others as Christ had
commanded. And those who do, struggle with who to wash and who not to
wash. This has robbed many believers of God’s blessings. Therefore, it’s
important that you understand “washing of others feet” and to do as
Jesus had instructed.
What is 'washing the disciples’ feet?'
This
means to some Christians humility and to some others literal washing of
feet to receive blessings from God. However, washing disciples’ feet
also means serving brethren without reservations. Surely, people serve
others, but with conditions and restrains. But, Jesus Christ, our Lord,
served all the disciples and did the same things to them. And He showed
no reservations for any of them. This is what God expects of all His
children.
What is expected of a servant?
A
servant is to serve without complaining or murmuring. Also, he should
wait on the other person, giving any assistance as required of him.
Furthermore, he is to put the other person ahead of himself or herself
at all times; that is, the other person comes first at all times.
Interestingly, I believe, this is how God wants us to serve one another.
This may involve something as small as wiping water poured and left by
another. And it may involve you putting aside your urgent assignments to
help someone who is in the dying minutes of something. Read more...
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