{"id":34687,"date":"2014-04-17T14:00:57","date_gmt":"2014-04-17T21:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.olivetree.com\/?p=34687"},"modified":"2021-03-26T15:13:14","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T22:13:14","slug":"jesus-washed-judas-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/jesus-washed-judas-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus Washed Judas’ Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’ve been reading through the Bible chronologically this year with one of the Olive Tree Bible App reading plans<\/a>.  Right now, I’m reading the Gospel accounts of the Last Supper.  I’m struck again by Jesus.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the last meal they would have together before the cross, the Messiah, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, takes off his robes, wraps a towel around himself and washes the disciples’ feet (John 13:1-20).  I’ve read this account that\u2019s only recorded in John’s Gospel dozens of times.  Yet, like the Holy Spirit often does, this passage was made anew as I read it recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what struck me: Judas was heavily influenced by Satan (if not possessed) at this point (Luke 22:36, John 13:2), but Judas was present for Jesus to wash his feet.  <\/strong>I find this humbling and encouraging.  What?!?  Yes, encouraging.  Why?  Because even though Jesus KNEW Judas was going to betray Him, Jesus served him.  Jesus knew what was in Judas’ heart.  He knew the betrayal was coming.  Jesus knew the anguish that was coming. The beatings, the scourging, the agonizing walk to Golgotha, and the ultimate torture, the cross.  Yet, even in this moment of humbling Himself, Jesus washed Judas’ feet, this man Judas who was pivotal in fulfilling the Scriptures and prophecies about the Suffering Servant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus humbled Himself and SERVED His greatest enemy.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I don’t know about you, but I have trouble serving my closest loved ones.  It is difficult to humble myself, to serve, and to put others’ needs before my own.  I can’t fathom putting a backstabber’s needs in front of my own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, that is what I am.  I am the backstabber, the betrayer.  I am the one who put Jesus on the cross.  It is my sin that put Jesus there.  How many times have I turned from God’s grace to live, act, be, and do what I want for my own selfishness?  But Jesus served me by going to the cross.  This is humbling because of my sin, but encouraging because of how much Jesus loves me.  Even though Jesus knows me, He served me.  Even though Jesus knew that I would betray Him, He went to the cross willingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John 13:14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is my example:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am to serve, love, and do for others like Jesus did for me.  I am to put down my own needs, my own pride, and serve others, even those who will betray me.  Even those who will turn their backs on me.  I am to love and serve as our Lord and Teacher Jesus Christ loved and served me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to join me in reading through the whole Bible, check out our enhanced reading plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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