John 13 tells the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. It was a symbolic act of great love and humility to serve his followers. It was only a foreshadow of the humbled and humiliated man on the cross. He submitted himself to human skin to come to earth for us.
The Philippians hymn says that being the very nature of God, Jesus yet HUMBLED himself and took on the nature of a servant, in HUMAN skin. He HUMBLED himself even unto becoming obedient to death on a cross.
Can you imagine what it would be like to submit your feet to Jesus to wash? Could you do it? A foot washing was done for me by one of my Colorado friends, and was one of the most moving experiences of my life. What an act of love to wash someone's feet.
Simon Peter balked at the Lord performing this service for him. Yet, as Jesus explained the symbolic picture of being cleansed from sin, Peter agreed to it.
The King of Kings came in humble service. He said furthermore that he no longer called his disciples servants, but friends. He comforted them, knowing he was going to be leaving soon to accomplish the work of the cross. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Isn't that humbling? What wondrous love, indeed!
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