Clean Every Whit

Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean... - John 13:10

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When my mom was a little girl, the last thing she did before going to bed was to wash her feet. It didn't matter that she had had a complete bath earlier--those feet had to be washed.

This was back before automatic washers and dryers. Clothes were washed in a wringer washing machine, then hung outside on a clothes line to dry. And don't forget the ironing once they were dry. No wonder wash day was known as Blue Monday!

Because washing and ironing sheets was a much bigger ordeal than it is today, they were protected and kept clean for as long as possible. Thus the feet were washed just before climbing into bed.

After the Last Supper, Jesus washed the disciples feet. There's much to be learned from this, like humility and serving but I would like to focus on another aspect of it. First Peter tells Jesus that He shall never wash his feet. And Jesus replies, "If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me." Peter then says, "Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head." ( A total bath?) "Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean..." (John 13:8-10)

Once we are washed in the Blood of Jesus we are spiritually clean. As we live and walk in this fallen world we get our feet dirty. We need to daily go to Jesus and have Him wash away the dust and grime that clings to us as we journey through this sinful world. Just as my mom washed her feet before going to bed each night, let's be sure we wash our spiritual feet daily.

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If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. - 1 John 1:9



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