Story 85 of 100 · Based on John 13:1-15
Jesus Washes His Friends' Feet
It was just before the Passover feast. Jesus knew that his hour had come, and that he would leave this world and return to the Father. He had loved his disciples, and he loved them to the end.
During supper, Jesus got up from the table, took off his outer clothing and wrapped a towel around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, drying them with the towel.
When he came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him:
—Lord, are you going to wash my feet?
—What I am doing you do not realize now —Jesus replied—, but later you will understand.
—No, you shall never wash my feet! —said Peter.
—Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.
—Then, Lord —Peter replied—, not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!
When he had finished washing their feet, Jesus put on his clothes and returned to the table.
—Do you understand what I have done for you? —he asked them—. You call me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example, that you should do as I have done for you.
Jesus taught us to serve with humility.
Let's talk: How can you serve someone in your home this week?
Serving with love is Jesus' way of loving. Goodnight.