Christ modeled humility for His disciples some 2,000 years ago today. Study this Tintoretto entitled, “Christ Washing the Feet of His Disciples.” His teachable moment starts with a question, “Do you understand what I have done for you?” and ends with a blessing, “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” Once you understand, go and do likewise!
When 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. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. John 13:12-17
Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto (1518-1594)