Leaving And Grieving
Thursday August 31, 2017
When Jesus was nearing the end of His mission on earth, He wanted to prepare His disciples for His departure and so He told them what was about to take place. While the group was gathered for their last supper together, Jesus put a towel around His waist and started to wash his disciples’ feet. Simon Peter, one of the disciples, was appalled at this lowly task being performed by Jesus and at first was unwilling to allow Jesus to wash his feet.
“No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. (John 13:8-10 NIV)
Jesus’ example of washing His disciples’ feet was in preparation for His departure from them. He was demonstrating to them how they should love and serve one another. He knew how they would feel after they deserted Him. He knew they would need to be together as they grieved the things that were about to happen.
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (John 13:34-35 NIV)
Jesus is as concerned for us today as He was for His disciples when He began preparing them for His departure and their future. As difficult as it is to make a new start in recovery, when we turn our will and our life over to the care of God, Jesus will come along side and help both us and our circle of loved ones. God knows the emotional upheaval and challenge these huge life changes have on all of us. In the middle of uncertainty, one thing is clear, if God is sought, He will prepare all of us for what is ahead.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, Thank you for the example of washing the disciples' feet. Please help me to humble myself and trust Your plan and purpose for both my future and the future of my loved ones. AMEN
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