The Model to Follow

John 13:14-15
“If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.”

Right as you expect John’s gospel to tell the story of the Eucharist at the Last Supper…he instead tells us how Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. John’s gospel was written years after the other gospels when the Christian community had more time to digest what the Eucharist fully meant. It is about more than “me and Jesus.” It is about Christ feeding us so that we become Christ to others. We become thanksgiving to others. We become Christ’s love, mercy, forgiveness and compassion to others by serving them. Allow God’s Grace to transform you. The entire body of Christ needs each of us so that God’s kingdom can come and God’s will can be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Suggested song of the day—“Salvation” on the Live to Love album.
All songs available on iTunes. Click on the link under blogroll to the right.
Have a blessed day!

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Child of God, Pastoral Minister, Chaplain, Music Minister, Jail Minister, singer-songwriter, author, activist, former radio news anchor, imperfect follower of Jesus inspired by God's unconditional love, proud uncle... what else is there?
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