So he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel. John 13:4-5
Do you think you could wash a strangers feet? You may recall the story in the Bible of Jesus’ washing the disciples feet and I have heard of wedding ceremonies where the bride and groom wash each other’s feet as a symbol of humility and service. Of course in Bible Times it was dusty and dirty so typically feet were washed.
Could you humble yourself to allow another to wash your feet? Some people don’t like anyone messing with their feet such as not wanting to go for a pedicure. Feet seem to be an off limits area. Maybe people think their feet are ugly, who knows.
Ponder today if you could submit to another and also allow them to wash your feet. Just think on that for a while.
PRAYER: Lord you have taught us so much about serving others and humility. Help me to be able to not be embarrassed by this area about feet and if the time comes to do it to be humble and grateful to serve another. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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