GOD SPEAKS TO HIS CHILDREN

 

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81.  The true sign of a disciple of Jesus

 

During the meal Jesus showed his disciples how much he loved them – and how they should love one another. Jesus stood up and tied a towel around his waist. Then he filled a basin with water and began to wash the feet of his disciples. Simon Peter did not want to accept this service. He protested: You, Lord, want to wash my feet? Jesus replied: Only later will you understand what I am doing to you today. Peter held him off: You shall never wash my feet. But Jesus said: If I do not do this service for you, you do not belong to me. Then Peter said: Lord, then wash not only my feet, but also my hands and head.

 

Later, when Jesus was again sitting at the table, he said: Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord. And you are right in doing so. I am your Lord and Teacher. And so, just as I have washed your feet, you also should serve one another and wash one another’s feet. I have given you an example. Love one another! You should love one another as I have loved you. That must be how you are recognised: If you love one another, everyone will know that you are my disciples. The greatest love is when a man dies for his friends. You are my friends. Do as I ask.

 

Jesus said: I will not be with you much longer. But do not be afraid. Believe in God and believe in me. I am going to the Father. There I will prepare a place for you. Then I will come again and take you with me. You will be with me for ever. I will ask the Father to send you a mighty helper, the Holy Spirit. He is the Spirit of Truth. He will remind you of everything I have told you.

 

(Jn 13-15)

 

 

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