| Jesus' Humility Feb. 1, 2006 |
Jn 13:2-5, 11 NLT 2 It was time for supper, and the Devil had already enticed Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, to carry out his plan to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. 4 So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 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. 11 For Jesus knew who would betray him. That is what he meant when he said, "Not all of you are clean." Jesus knew that Judas would betray Him before He washed the disciples' feet. That means that Jesus, knowing that he had all power and authority, chose to wash the feet of His enemy rather than destroy him. Jesus could have easily told the disciples what Judas was planning to do and the disciples would have dealt with him (quite harshly). Or Jesus could have called down angels or cursed Judas for even thinking about betraying Him. Jesus even could have sent Judas on an errand while he washed the other disciples' feet. But instead, He wanted to show that He loved them all the same. Not just the ones that would do right by Him, but Judas as well. He was showing Judas that He had already forgiven him for the sin that he was about to commit. It took such humility for the King of Kings to kneel down before his betrayer and wash his feet. He took the job of a servant in order to relay the message to us that we have to humble ourselves and forgive one another, even our enemies. Jn 1:14-15 NLT 14 And since I, the Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet. 15 I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. Let us humble ourselves today, and pray. Seek His face and turn from our wicked ways, because then will our Lord hear us from Heaven! He will forgive our sins and heal our land! I hope you enjoyed reading the word of God in a new light. Have a Happy Wednesday! God Bless, Min. Tommy & Sis. Shatika Gray Scripture Reference NKJV 2 Chronicles 7:14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. |