“Now when it was time for supper, the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas, Simon Iscariot’s son, to betray him.
So he [Jesus] got up from supper, laid aside his outer clothing, took a towel, and tied it around himself. Next, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel tied around him.
…he knew who would betray him. This is why he said, “Not all of you are clean.””
John 13:2, 4-5, 11 CSB
It is shocking that Jesus would wash his followers feet because that is the job of a slave/servant. The Rabbi is the one with the power and esteem, and so should be on the receiving end. But I think what is more incredible is that Jesus already knew Judas would betray Him, yet He still washes Judas’ feet. Jesus still demonstrates humility and shows love to the very one who would hand Him over to be crucified.
Gods character is on display and this is an example of how God thinks about each of us. He loves us unconditionally even though He knows the next sin we will commit…in fact He knows everything wrong we have ever done and will ever do…and still loves us and serves us in humility.
Aside from being mind blowing, this gives me so much love and thankfulness toward God! I want to, in humility, attempt to do what He calls me to and I am eager to obey!
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