D.B.O.B. - Washing of the Feet

John 13

Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet

¹It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.

²The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus. ³Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; ⁴so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. ⁵After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

⁶He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?"

⁷Jesus replied, "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand."

⁸"No," said Peter, "you shall never wash my feet."
Jesus answered, "Unless I wash you, you have no part with me."

⁹"Then, Lord," Simon Peter replied, "not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!"

¹⁰Jesus answered, "A person who has had a bath needs only to wash his feet; his whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you." ¹¹For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.

¹²When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. ¹³"You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. ¹⁴Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. ¹⁵I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. ¹⁶I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. ¹⁷Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

This men's retreat is the foremost inspirational, emotional, spiritual, well worked, and well planned retreat I have ever been to. Bloggers, God really was behind this retreat all the way. Chair person and coordinator didn’t really show they worked that hard, just let it flow. The guest speaker Mike Helms planned the lesson, icebreaker, games, and activity very effectively. Holy Spirit really drove us all together. I know few of those who attended had doctrinal issues but Satan truly was blown away. It did not appear or even existed in the retreat. Everyone really changed.

It is hard recall every lesson during the past weekend but what verse really strikes me was one talks about loving Jesus more than your brother. Which mean any Christians or non Christians we treat each other more than a brother? Hug each other hard! Anyone I see for now on that’s the feeling and attitude I will continue to have. This is spark everyone needs.

Also I am truly amazed how after the retreat my tires on the family van had a slow leak. Refilling was tiresome. Mike Helms jumped to plate went extra mile and changed tires for me without me asking. That shows that the Foot Washing of Jesus is alive and going. Band of Brothers had an effect on everyone.

Lord,

I'm awe and amazed but unable to find right words. This last weekend everyone who went truly changed. For past month half, prayers worked. We all worked together very well. You truly are beautiful beyond description. We all really lowered ourselves to each other. Lord keeps us together a strong bond. Deaf band of brothers, Bracelet we have says LiveSTRONG. Your majesty Amen