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If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. John 13:14 #coptorthodox #bibleverse #bible #bibleversedaily #dailyverse #coptic #orthodox @coptorthodox #seekgod #passionweek #john13 #john13v14 #youalsooughttowashoneanothersfeet #jesusteachings #jesuslord https://www.instagram.com/p/COOSuwZJQMK/?igshid=x1le83vipdxp
The Power of the Towel: A Reflection on John 13 and the Call to Radical Service
In John chapter 13, we are given one of the most profound and challenging images in all of Scripture. Just hours before His arrest, betrayal, and crucifixion, Jesus did something no one expected: He knelt down, took a towel and a basin of water, and began to wash His disciples’ feet. This wasn’t a symbolic act or a spiritual metaphor. It was real, physical, and deeply humbling. And the more you…
...my Father was the first Vesdel to go to college, and did so while working 3 jobs - earning his Associates Degree in 1971. Last night, my Daughter, also while working along the way, became the first Vesdel to earn her Bachelors Degree - she’s a lot to be proud of. Among many things, I think I was most touched and proud of how important it was to Ashley that both her Brothers were there, and that she got pictures with them - at one point Tyler whispered to me how much he wanted to graduate college one day too :) The Love and rapport my Kids share between themselves is definitely my greatest joy 🥰 Congratulations Ashley!👩🎓💕 #MOCO’2020 🐾 #John13:34 ❤️ (at Moravian College) https://www.instagram.com/p/COqIQQ_pdrNmzDik6G3KdZwBCsXfqP7ouqairc0/?igshid=1fnfzcn6uset1
Be sure that what we display is seen, heard and sensed. It is a cultivated fragrance that can’t be purchased, but rather watered and nurtured over time. It’s not too late to grow that love, but make no mistake about it...it will cost you something. #jesuspaidtheprice #characterdevelopment #john13:35 https://www.instagram.com/p/CB-2ojght6z/?igshid=v6dmeb06ta3o
#ሠሙነሕማማት ~~~ ሐሙስ ~~~~~~ #ሕጽበተእግር ~~~~~~ ይህ ስያሜ የተሰጠው ጌታችን በዚህ ዕለት የደቀ መዛሙርቱን እግር በማጠቡ ምክንያት ነው፡፡ ይህም የሚያሳየው የዓለምን ኃጢአት ለማጠብ የመጣ መሆኑን ነው፡፡ ይህንን ለማስታወስ ዛሬ ካህናት በተለይም ሊቃነ ጳጳሳት በመካከላችን ተገኝተህ የእኛንና የሕዝቡን ኃጢአት እጠብ ሲሉ በቤተ ክርስቲያናችን የተገኙትን ምእመናን እግር በወይንና በወይራ ቅጠል ሲያጥቡ ያረፍዳሉ፡፡ (ዮሐ. 13፤4-15) Jesus Washes the Disciples ‘ feet The icon depicting our Lord washing the feet of His disciples is a beautiful example of love and humility. We are taught by the hymns of the Church: "The Savior and Master, ever leading us to divine exaltation, in His actions revealed to us the humility that raises us on high. For with His own hands, He washed the feet of the disciples." As Jesus washes the feet of His disciples, we have both a symbol of baptism and an example of service. This becomes more profound when we realize that in Jesus, God in the flesh renders humility as an expression of stewardship. As Christians, we are bathed and cleansed by Christ in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism and Holy Confessions. The only way for God to assist us in actualizing the likeness we have in Him is to guide us in developing His unselfishness in us. Giving is not for God’s benefit, but for our own. He waits patiently for us to learn to give. Humankind may be transformed into His likeness by the process of STEWARDSHIP. We need to be honest with God. Like our Time and Talents, our Treasure is also a gift from God. He makes it possible for us to acquire such treasurer. Obtaining what we believe to be our own material possessions, our treasures are actually entrusted to our care by God. As Orthodox Christians, we have the responsibility to our Lord to support and make possible the perpetuation of the ministry of His Church in the world. Our response to this call is by giving in an open, direct, and honest manner. The Lord puts forth many examples of humility and love. As in the example of our Lord washing the feet of His disciples, Church leadership must also set the example of ministering with humility. It is our STEWARDSHIP obligation and privilege to serve God and our fellow humankind. This is the life of the Church in all Her mystical, catechetical, and pastoral expressions. ( #John13 :1-17) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwqg-TLAYQP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9xur76j0szxt