September 14

A Final Display


Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He now showed the disciples the full extent of his love. It was time for supper, and the Devil had already enticed Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to carry out his plan to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel he had around him.

John 13:1-5 (NLT)


After three years with His disciples it came down to this: a final display where Jesus showed His disciples just how much He loved them. All of them.

I read this passage and some things just jump off the page:

- Love doesn’t react; it responds in thoughtful kindness and helpful acts of service.
- Jesus, as a loving leader, did what the others refused to do—He washed their feet.
- Jesus didn’t hold a grudge. He washed Judas the Betrayer’s feet along with everyone else’s.

This is how God wants me to love: humbly, to all.

Father, give me the strength and presence of mind to love like You. Amen.