John 13 is just tough to deal with! Think about it...as Christ sat down with His disciples, He had fulfilled everything outside of going to the cross. Eat the bread. Drink the wine...everybody having a good time (sorry, another U2 quote). But Jesus is not about to relax. He is not about to take it easy and wait for Judas to do his thing.
Jesus decides to go beyond the call and give us an example to follow. He gets up and washes the feet of the disciples. Have you ever washed someone's feet? Not your kid's feet, but a non-relative. I did it once...it is a very humbling experience. Not only humbling for the foot washer but also the recipient. It is just uncomfortable altogether.
Now think of God Himself washing the feet of His disciples. Think about waiting your turn. Think about the fact that Jesus stopped and took the time to wash each foot...including Judas. He didn't "have" to. This wasn't prophesied about. This was a choice made by God Himself...true to His character, He went beyond the call.
How should we respond? Read Peter's words in John 13...
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