He . . . began to wash the disciples' feet. John xiii. 5…
““He . . . began to wash the disciples' feet. John xiii. 5. We forget that Jesus Christ is the same to-day, when He is sitting on the throne, as He was yesterday, when He trod the pathway of our world. And in this forgetfulness how much we miss! What He was, that He is. What He said, that He says. The Gospels are simply specimens of the life that He is ever living; they are leaves torn out of the diary of His unchangeable Being. To-day He is engaged in washing the feet of His disciples, soiled with their wilderness journeyings. Yes, that charming incident is having its fulfilment in thee, my friend, if only thou dost not refuse the lowly loving offices of Him whom we call Master and Lord, but who still girds Himself and comes forth to serve. And we must have this incessant cleansing if we would keep right. It is not enough to look back to a certain hour when we first knelt at the feet of the Son of God for pardon; and heard Him say, "Thy sins, which are many, are all forgiven." We need daily, hourly cleansing—from daily, hourly sin.—F. B. Meyer.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage emphasizes that Christ’s actions are continuous and present, urging believers to emulate His humble service and ongoing purification.
In simple terms: Christ’s service is ongoing; we must follow.
Key Takeaway
Practice humble service and seek continual cleansing.
Themes
faith
humility
service
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- acts of kindness
- self‑examination
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What humble acts can you perform today?
- How does continual cleansing affect your faith journey?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can hinder consistent devotion.