Today's readings are Proverbs 8.22-36 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Prov.+8.22-36 ) and John 13.1-20 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=John+13.1-20 ).
In our reading from John's Gospel we see that Jesus loved the disciples to the end. What does this mean? Look at the text and see how John shows Jesus loving the disciples to the end. He lays aside his dignity and station to serve the disciples, including the one who will betray him. He reminds them through Peter that his cleansing is adequate for them. He gives the disciples an ongoing ministry of serving one another and, by extension, serving other believers as well. He promises that he is really received by those who receive his disciples bearing his word.
Surely Jesus is with us when we are faithful to his word. Let us wash one another's feet, refresh one another, care for one another. This is the ministry Jesus has given every believer in the world, to testify to his care for his people.
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