I have been pondering for a few days what it is that I need to share. I made notes a few times with some thoughts. As I start typing, I am still pondering how to bring these thoughts together into this post.

I will start with feet. Yes, with feet.

A couple decades ago, I was part of an Easter program at our church which was a basic reenactment of the Last Supper. Our pastor played the role of Jesus. I played the part of Simon the Zealot. (Check Out This Post Later: “A Zealot Was“) Part of preparation for this event, we, those of us playing the parts of the Disciples and our pastor (who played the role of Jesus), discussed the lives of each of the Disciples. We talked about social norms and practices of the period. We dove into the backgrounds of each of the disciples to better understand the parts we were playing. During the performance, each of us “disciples” would “break out” in a spot lighted monologue … glimpsing into the possible thoughts of each particular disciple.

The Passover meal was (and still is) a major Jewish culture. Each part of the meal involves major symbolisms. The particular part of the meal that the rest of us are loosely “familiar” with, Jesus “replaced” an old with a new. The “New Covenant”. Further detail is … at this time, when a cup of wine was sipped and passed … it was, in essence, a “marriage” proposal. The term “Bride of Christ” comes from this symbolism.

Also, at this time in history, culturally, it was custom for the host of a gathering to wash the feet of the guests. (Keep in mind, dusty (no asphalt) roads, and sandals for shoes.) Jusus was the one to “organize” this particular event. After all his displaces had arrived, Jesus began washing their feet … one foot at a time … He washed all of their feet.

You have heard this told many times I am sure. However, have you had it done to you? As I sat there, in the midst of this set, I knew we were only “reenacting” the event .. however … we were, in fact, reenacting an actual event that really took place. The magnitude of what was happening … and WHOM actually did this was … this was and still is very overwhelming for me. I get emotional when I hear the story told. I am now, as I am remembering … typing it.

I will not expound on the views that the various disciples might have pondered and delt with at this time.

This point in this post, I am tying in something else that is heavy on my mind and heart.

I am not going to make this a political post. I am simply stating that current political leaders and their “supporters” have been making statements about Christ’s example was weak.

God, the eternal power that has created all things … this being without bounds … God not only created us, but … because he loves us so much, came to this world in human form. God, in flesh, lived on earth, and dwelt amongst us. He did not come in on a war horse, dressed in armor, leading an army to take over the world. First of all, he created the world, it is already HIS. Most importantly, GOD, should us the ULTIMATE example of humility. THE CREATOR, humbled Himself to live amongst us.

While on this earth, HE showed LOVE and COMPASSION. He showed Faithfulness and Humility. HE, CHRIST, God In Flesh, allowed mere mortal men to mutilate his body and kill him. HE died. His flesh was destroyed. AND .. AND .. HE Rose From Death. Jesus Christ Over Came Death. He defeated the Devil.

Jesus Christ, God In Flesh, Lived and Died and DEFEATED DEATH!

The way of Christ is FAR from “weak”. Cowards mock what Jesus did.

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