Maundy Thursday
John 13:14-15
“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.”
At least once a week, I would have my feet
subjected to a foot spa. They will be
soaked in warm water with soap for about 15 minutes. Then, the sole will be scrubbed to take away
dead skins and calluses. Finally, a
basic foot massage will be applied. Your
feet is supposed to feel rejuvenated and clean afterwards.
But when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, this
is not the same as having a foot spa. It
is far from it. People at that time do
not wear closed shoes. And, the dusty
and dirty conditions of the region and the wearing of sandals necessitated
foot-washing. Moreover, foot-washing was
reserved for the lowliest of menial servants.
Peers did not wash one another's feet, except very
rarely and as a mark of great love. And
so the Lord did it for the disciples as a mark of true and supreme humility and
of true love for them… and for us. Through
this action Jesus taught the lesson of selfless service that was supremely
exemplified by His death on the cross.
As the followers of Jesus, we are asked
follow Christ, to humble ourselves, to wash the feet of others especially those
under our care. In real life are we
willing to demonstrate that humility and love for those below us? Are we willing to sacrifice whatever we can
for the betterment of others?
Let us ask God to also give us this great
virtue of humility so that we can in our own small ways, bring about the peace
and harmony in our own surroundings. Let
Him cleanse our feet… our heart and our soul.
Let us pray +
Lord
Jesus, washing the feet of others is not something that we want to do. We all
have trouble with humility and service, esteem and pride. Help us today to
become less of ourselves and more of You.
Amen.
Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ.
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