FOOT WASHING

They came as they were to the Last Supper.

Their feet had been busy all day.

Disciples are no different from others.

Sweaty feet smell in an unpleasant way.

Humanity is full of unique odors.

Washing cleanses, refreshes and renews.

His disciples submitted to His cleansing.

What a joy to have been in their shoes!

Jesus picked up an available basin.

Pouring warm water from a waiting jug.

He stooped in love before them.

Did anyone think to offer Jesus a hug?

What would you do if Jesus washed you?

Would you protest or ask for even more?

Jesus was teaching humility.

True servants never consider the score.

Into His basin came feet of betrayal.

His towel dried two feet of protest.

But Jesus kept washing His disciples.

His forgiveness offered cleansing the best.

I do not deserve His cleansing.

Jesus died on the cross for me.

Daily I will follow His leading

A basin and towel are waiting for me!

©2004-Marlene D. Bergman