Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional
Feet
By Tim Parton October 8
“Then He poured water into the basin and began washing the disciples’ feet and wiping them with the towel which was tied around His waist.” John 13:5 (AMP)
Feet are disgusting; they just are. Sure, some people have nice feet—without blemish, corns, calluses, or fungus-infected toenails; those are the exception. But, to our feet’s credit, they support us and take a lot of abuse, and most of us mistreat them every day. Our feet are primarily out of sight to us; we just sock-and-shoe them and go our way.
In Jesus’ day, people wore sandals. Sandals let in a lot of whatever people walked through. Therefore, feet needed washing often. You can read elsewhere about the customs and practices of foot washing in Bible days, but suffice it to say, the lowly service was usually only performed by a servant or a wife for her husband. So when John tells about Jesus washing His disciple’s feet, I notice. This is an apparent act of humility and, as with everything Jesus does, is clearly intentional.
Jesus washed their feet! Seriously? Just three verses before, John sets things in perspective when he states that Jesus knew that the Father had given all things into His hands and that He had come from God and was going back to God. Typically, someone with all that going for him wouldn’t feel the need to lower himself to wash a bunch of guy’s hairy-toed, dirty feet. But we read later that Jesus is proving His humility and encouraging a spirit of servanthood in His followers.
Now, we all agree that Jesus was the supreme storyteller; He spoke in parables and performed amazing miracles to back up His words. So, He could have easily gathered His disciples and described a great king who humbly steps down from his throne to handle the grimy feet of a lesser being. They would’ve grasped the weight of such a contradiction. Better yet, Jesus could have spoken to their dirty feet, saying, “Be clean!” and they would’ve been clean and nicely manicured.
But to prove His humility, Jesus knelt before them to show that He’s a hands-on kind of King. Remember, the Father has given all things into His hands. So, although we mustn’t miss His lesson of servanthood and humility, we must also grasp Christ’s humanity—the idea that He wants to connect with us, touch our lives, and make an impact to share His touch with others.
Feet
By Tim Parton October 8
“Then He poured water into the basin and began washing the disciples’ feet and wiping them with the towel which was tied around His waist.” John 13:5 (AMP)
Feet are disgusting; they just are. Sure, some people have nice feet—without blemish, corns, calluses, or fungus-infected toenails; those are the exception. But, to our feet’s credit, they support us and take a lot of abuse, and most of us mistreat them every day. Our feet are primarily out of sight to us; we just sock-and-shoe them and go our way.
In Jesus’ day, people wore sandals. Sandals let in a lot of whatever people walked through. Therefore, feet needed washing often. You can read elsewhere about the customs and practices of foot washing in Bible days, but suffice it to say, the lowly service was usually only performed by a servant or a wife for her husband. So when John tells about Jesus washing His disciple’s feet, I notice. This is an apparent act of humility and, as with everything Jesus does, is clearly intentional.
Jesus washed their feet! Seriously? Just three verses before, John sets things in perspective when he states that Jesus knew that the Father had given all things into His hands and that He had come from God and was going back to God. Typically, someone with all that going for him wouldn’t feel the need to lower himself to wash a bunch of guy’s hairy-toed, dirty feet. But we read later that Jesus is proving His humility and encouraging a spirit of servanthood in His followers.
Now, we all agree that Jesus was the supreme storyteller; He spoke in parables and performed amazing miracles to back up His words. So, He could have easily gathered His disciples and described a great king who humbly steps down from his throne to handle the grimy feet of a lesser being. They would’ve grasped the weight of such a contradiction. Better yet, Jesus could have spoken to their dirty feet, saying, “Be clean!” and they would’ve been clean and nicely manicured.
But to prove His humility, Jesus knelt before them to show that He’s a hands-on kind of King. Remember, the Father has given all things into His hands. So, although we mustn’t miss His lesson of servanthood and humility, we must also grasp Christ’s humanity—the idea that He wants to connect with us, touch our lives, and make an impact to share His touch with others.
Three Angels Broadcasting Network Devotional
Feet
By Tim Parton October 8
“Then He poured water into the basin and began washing the disciples’ feet and wiping them with the towel which was tied around His waist.” John 13:5 (AMP)
Feet are disgusting; they just are. Sure, some people have nice feet—without blemish, corns, calluses, or fungus-infected toenails; those are the exception. But, to our feet’s credit, they support us and take a lot of abuse, and most of us mistreat them every day. Our feet are primarily out of sight to us; we just sock-and-shoe them and go our way.
In Jesus’ day, people wore sandals. Sandals let in a lot of whatever people walked through. Therefore, feet needed washing often. You can read elsewhere about the customs and practices of foot washing in Bible days, but suffice it to say, the lowly service was usually only performed by a servant or a wife for her husband. So when John tells about Jesus washing His disciple’s feet, I notice. This is an apparent act of humility and, as with everything Jesus does, is clearly intentional.
Jesus washed their feet! Seriously? Just three verses before, John sets things in perspective when he states that Jesus knew that the Father had given all things into His hands and that He had come from God and was going back to God. Typically, someone with all that going for him wouldn’t feel the need to lower himself to wash a bunch of guy’s hairy-toed, dirty feet. But we read later that Jesus is proving His humility and encouraging a spirit of servanthood in His followers.
Now, we all agree that Jesus was the supreme storyteller; He spoke in parables and performed amazing miracles to back up His words. So, He could have easily gathered His disciples and described a great king who humbly steps down from his throne to handle the grimy feet of a lesser being. They would’ve grasped the weight of such a contradiction. Better yet, Jesus could have spoken to their dirty feet, saying, “Be clean!” and they would’ve been clean and nicely manicured.
But to prove His humility, Jesus knelt before them to show that He’s a hands-on kind of King. Remember, the Father has given all things into His hands. So, although we mustn’t miss His lesson of servanthood and humility, we must also grasp Christ’s humanity—the idea that He wants to connect with us, touch our lives, and make an impact to share His touch with others.
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