Good Morning Lord,
What an amazing lesson you have for us today. We are to serve others, not be served.
You taught us to get down on our knees and bathe the feet of others. I know that in some churches this practice is done on this night. I remember one friend telling me that in his church the pastor washed the feet of the elders. He was embarrassed by the appearance of his feet and would not do it. So sad.
I can only imagine the condition and appearance of the feet that Jesus washed. In those days they only wore sandals and walked everywhere. They didn't bathe as much as we do today. Their feet must have been covered with callouses, sores, and surely deeply dirty. Very disgusting in today's standards.
I look at my feet and wonder would I have been able to allow Jesus to touch them, let alone wash them. John said even he was not worthy to touch the Lord's sandals.
I just imagine the love and tenderness that they felt as the Lord touched their feet and bathed them.
Jesus, this is the most difficult time of the year for me. Yes, I will be thrilled and joyful on Sunday... but I know what You went through on this night and tomorrow. I know, unlike those that were with You, how much you were abused, beaten, and eventually crucified. Also unlike those that actually experienced Your trial and death, I know the truth. I know that you died on that cross but that you were not dead for long. But even knowing that, I still feel the despair.. and truly the guilt.. knowing all this was done for my sins.
I am so, so sorry, Lord. I am trying to be better each day than I was the day before but I fall short!
Please forgive me and help me to walk the way You want me to. I cannot do Your will without Your help. Guide me and keep me on the path You want for me.
Thank you so much for Your unconditional love. Thank You for the ability to pass that on to others. I love You so much, Lord.
Amen
What an amazing lesson you have for us today. We are to serve others, not be served.
You taught us to get down on our knees and bathe the feet of others. I know that in some churches this practice is done on this night. I remember one friend telling me that in his church the pastor washed the feet of the elders. He was embarrassed by the appearance of his feet and would not do it. So sad.
I can only imagine the condition and appearance of the feet that Jesus washed. In those days they only wore sandals and walked everywhere. They didn't bathe as much as we do today. Their feet must have been covered with callouses, sores, and surely deeply dirty. Very disgusting in today's standards.
I look at my feet and wonder would I have been able to allow Jesus to touch them, let alone wash them. John said even he was not worthy to touch the Lord's sandals.
I just imagine the love and tenderness that they felt as the Lord touched their feet and bathed them.
Jesus, this is the most difficult time of the year for me. Yes, I will be thrilled and joyful on Sunday... but I know what You went through on this night and tomorrow. I know, unlike those that were with You, how much you were abused, beaten, and eventually crucified. Also unlike those that actually experienced Your trial and death, I know the truth. I know that you died on that cross but that you were not dead for long. But even knowing that, I still feel the despair.. and truly the guilt.. knowing all this was done for my sins.
I am so, so sorry, Lord. I am trying to be better each day than I was the day before but I fall short!
Please forgive me and help me to walk the way You want me to. I cannot do Your will without Your help. Guide me and keep me on the path You want for me.
Thank you so much for Your unconditional love. Thank You for the ability to pass that on to others. I love You so much, Lord.
Amen