It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew what time it was, a time of saying Good-Bye and Returning to the Father. Having loved his own, disciples, strangers, from the tax collectors to the Pharisees and from women who knew all too well the world’s rejection and demon-possessed and near death souls, and to each he was about to show them the full extent of His Love.
The Evening Meal was ready and at the Table, Jesus knowing full well the powers He possessed, also knew the extent of Judas’ betrayal and the disciples in ability to stay with him through thick and thin. He entered fully into the table conversation, his last meal on earth.
He took a towel, and wrapped it around his waist, and washed the feet of Peter, Judas, James and John, taking the role of a servant, a Father, a Mother, all of the above wrapped into One. He showed the Love of God for the people of God. As only he could do, as the Perfect Savior for all time,
Towel
Basin, A sign of Jesus, How many Kings…
Sandals, How many Kings went to where their subjects lived…
Staff, How many Kings saw their kingdom without walls…
And with this Creed: John 13: 34-35
A new Command, I give you: Love One Another!
Rev. Judy Stanley