Wed.'s Devo - Wash us.

Read John 13:1-20
Jesus knew that this was the Passover he would fulfill. For years the Jewish people had rehearsed this feast and now it was the real production. Jesus was going to be the passover lamb that would not only cover their sin but take it away. He had just ate the seder with his disciples and the devil had convinced Judas to betray him. Jesus washes the feet of all the disciples, even Judas'. He was doing this as a picture of how they needed to purify their walk. When Peter protested Jesus told him, You may not understand this now but some day you will. Peter still protested and Jesus told him if he didn't let him wash his feet Peter would have no part with him. Peter then wanted his hands and head washed. Jesus explained that if his feet were clean then the rest of the body will be clean. If our walk is touched and purified by Jesus then others our thoughts and the things we do will follow.
Jesus, the perfect teacher asked them if they knew why he did this. Then he explained that he did it as an example of how they should treat each other when he left. It is the greater one that should humble himself because he is the most mature and in a position to influence others to serve. Then Jesus spoke of Judas, the one that would betray him even though they ate together. He reminds them of prophecy. He knows that they don't know what he is talking about but one day will. Then he starts talking about someone he is going to send. He always talked about God who sent him and if the people would believe in him they would also believe in the one who sent him, God. Now he is talking about the one he is going to send and if we receive him then we are receiving Jesus and the one who sent him which is God. It seems a little complicated but, he is talking about the Holy Spirit.
Lord, I know there are things you have told us about the last days that we, like the disciples won't understand until it happens. Prepare us for what is ahead so that it can build our faith when it happens. Wash our walk and may it be blameless before you.