On Maundy Thursday we remember Jesus washing his disciples feet. He shared his last meal before his crucifixion and reminded them to "love one another as I have loved you."
Our church continues the practice of washing feet. Other churches have returned to it. I have loved seeing it at weddings. It seems odd to those unfamiliar with the practice, but there is something very special about that act of service. To act as Jesus, with love, sacrifice, and service is a way of honoring Him.
When Jesus said in John 13:34, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another." He was commissioning them to go out and live as he lived.
He washed the feet of Judas who betrayed him for wealth.
He washed the feet of Peter who would deny him before the rooster crowed.
He washed the feet of Thomas who said he would have to touch the nail scars in Jesus's hands to believe came back from death.
They doubted, He forgave. They betrayed him, He still showed love and forgiveness. They sought to be elevated about the others, He wanted to see them act with humility and seek to serve others.
To go and live as he lived requires intention, service, love, and humility, but those things are a response to really, truly, and deeply loving someone.
Today, I am grateful for Maundy Thursday.
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