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Today is Friday November 6, 2009 and we are continuing our studies in the book of John, please read chapters 13-16 in your Bible or Click Here to read them http://www.readytofollow.com/bible-november-6
Today's Message: Clean Your Feet
When you walk down this road of life in the flesh body you will get dirty, then Christ through your repentance will clean your feet.
Most of us have been taught by our parents/guardians that we are to respect our elders and those whom have authority over us. While this is a good thing, we must realize that no one has the right to belittle us or cause harm to us because we are in submission to their authority. It is one thing to show discipline, but another thing to be on a power trip. Jesus teaches us that even though we are to submit to authority, we are all to be there for one another. To show an example of this, Jesus begins washing His disciples feet. “Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.” - John 13:3-10. Jesus is showing His disciples the position that they will have within the kingdom of heaven, and while serving Jesus Christ here on earth. When we see our Master serving us, we can not help, but realize that we are to be in submission to each other. Keep in mind that the people wore open sandals at this time, and the roads and paths were dirty and dusty. You could be bathed and go visit you neighbor, and your feet would be dirty again. Jesus is pointing out here that when your feet need to be washed, or bathed it doesn't mean that your whole body needed to be bathed also.
Whether we are in authority or a layman we are all servants of God and are to humble ourselves and serve one another. Jesus explains why He washed their feet, “So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 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. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.” - John 13:12-18. The point that Jesus is making here, is that if one is down, let the one standing wash the feet of the fallen brother. That is the time to clean him up, and help him. Anytime you walk in the flesh, you will fall short. It doesn't matter that you are bathed in the blood of Christ, you will still get dirty feet that needs cleansing, or repentance. The true believer is washed when he receives Christ for his salvation. See then what ought to be the daily care of those who through grace are in a justified state, and that is, to wash their feet, to cleanse themselves from daily guilt, and to watch against everything defiling. This should make us the more cautious. From yesterday's pardon, we should be strengthened against this day's temptation.
Some of the most comforting words of Jesus were spoken at the very moment that the religious leaders were planning how to kill Him and He knew it. “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know...........These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” - John 14:1-3, 25-27. No matter what situation we are in God is with us and will comfort us in our time of need, no matter how many times that is, and even if we submit to authority when we know morally it is wrong. God will give us a way out of every situation we are in, but it is up to us to ask Him for help. I was in a pretty bad relationship years ago, urged to live in sin by a man that was pretty charming and inviting. He got me into some things which were defiling to my mind, body, and soul. However, when I was at my worst and could not take it anymore I called on Jesus for help. He forgave me and washed my feet and now I live my life washing others feet. I thank God every day for taking me out of that situation and thank Jesus for saving me. In order for me to keep from being corrupted back into the world I daily cleanse myself with God's Word to cleanse myself from daily guilt, and to watch myself against everything defiling. He took me out of a corrupted world, He can take anyone who calls on Him. Never convince yourself or let anyone else convince you that your situation can not be changed. God will turn anyone's situation around. Praise God!
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Lord, as we experience Your amazing grace through Your forgiveness of our sins it compels us to also show compassion to others who have not yet applied Your grace to their lives. In reaching out to others who are still living in sin we must not lower our standards, nor do we want to appear more righteous then them. So give us the words along with a compassionate heart to reach the lost without losing our soul or lowering our standards, as we choose to love the sinner and hate the sin. Cleanse us daily from any corruption that we are faced with. In Jesus' Name.........Amen.
Have a wonderful and blessed day/night
God Bless You,
Christina
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