Thursday, March 29, 2018

Devotion - Maundy Thursday

The commandment Jesus speaks on this day is to love one another as he has loved us.

This evening's liturgy is avoided by some, criticized by others.  We will observe the washing of feet.  "Too showy."  "Too physical."  "Embarrassing."  There are many reasons why few congregations make this part of their ritual life.

But the call to love one another as Jesus loves us needs some sort of a strong action.  Jesus' love lead him to die on the cross.  Jesus' love prevented him from blaming others.  Jesus' love forgave those who wronged him.

It is one thing to love - or to say we love.  It is another to love, as Jesus has first loved us.

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