Tuesday, April 12, 2022

A PIECE OF BREAD, A CUP OF WINE, A TOWEL

 

A last supper with his disciples--or his friends, if you prefer to call them--are what today's eggs are reminders of to us.

Jesus and the twelve disciples, yes the twelve, gathered in the upper room that was prepared just as Jesus said.   Jesus had conversation with his friends, instructed them to take the bread as his body and drink the cup of wine in representation of his blood.  After that he "girded" himself with a towel, filled a basin, and began to wash his disciples feet--such an example of humbleness.  I don't know that any of the gospels say specifically, but I often have wondered if Jesus also washed the feet of his betrayer, Judas.  That would be some spiritual food for thought.

Our church celebrates communion and "feet washing" twice yearly with communion also at Christmas.  This spring, that celebration has fallen on this upcoming Easter Sunday.  I love communion and will especially love it on Easter Sunday.  What a wonderful way to REMEMBER what Jesus did for us!  And yes, in case you wonder, I have in the past washed the feet of a friend or two.  Not every time, but have done so before and been blessed by the outpouring of love and humbleness even as I watch others. I think, too, of how often we figuratively "wash feet" in other ways, by loving and serving, and just caring daily about them and showing it.  So often I fail, especially in the showing it part.    

As Easter week continues, remember what Jesus did for you and for me.  As you remember, let your heart be filled with thankfulness and love for HIM.  

Consider.....

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