Maundy Thursday – Command

Read John 13:1-17, 31-35

Holy Thursday is also called Maundy Thursday. “Maundy” is the Latin term for “Command.” The Palm Sunday Parade is over. The joyous Celebration is now just a memory. The Palms are gone and Jerusalem is quiet. Thursday night is remembered for Jesus washing his disciples feet, one last meal and his conversation with Peter about his denial. Today we are going to focus on the Command. Jesus tells us to love each other. This isn’t just lip service. He gets down on his knees, he pours water into a basin and begins washing His Disciples feet. This is the love He is talking about. Humble, lowly devotion. It’s not a glamorous love, it gives you nothing back. It is a costly love, it is a holy love. It is how we identify ourselves as followers of Christ.

As we enter into the great three days of Christ’s Death and Resurrection, let us hear this last lesson about our identity as Children of God and Followers of Christ. People will know us by how we love each other and those who are lowly. People will see where our hearts and values are by how we fall to our knees and reach out in service to our neighbors.

Our eternity is secured in heaven and our call is clear, “Love Each Other” is our command.

Today reflect on how you can love others well.