April 15

He washed their feet

Ellen G. White

"If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet." — John 13:14 · KJV

Jesus waited awhile to see what they would do. Then He Himself rose from the table. He girded Himself with the towel, poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet. He had been grieved by their contention, but He did not reprove them by sharp words. He showed His love by acting as a servant to His own disciples. When He had finished, He said to them:

“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example that ye should do as I have done to you.” John 13:14, 15.

In this way Christ taught them that they ought to help one another. Instead of seeking the highest place for himself, each should be willing to serve his brethren.

The Saviour came into the world to work for others. He lived to help and save those who are needy and sinful. He wants us to do as He did.

The disciples were now ashamed of their jealousy and selfishness. Their hearts were filled with love for their Lord and for one another. Now they could give heed to Christ's teaching.

As they were still at the table, Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of Me.

“Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the New Testament in My blood, which is shed for you.” Luke 22:19, 20.

The Bible says, “As often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord's death till He come.” Corinthians 11:26.