On Maundy Thursday I always have crazy day dreams that the kings and queens and presidents and primeministers might be found at the local homeless shelter washing people's feet. Or that the CEO of a top company will wash the feet of the cleaning personnel - or maybe make coffee for the secretaries ...
These days of course such events would simply be part of the constant barrage of the celebrity round of photo opportunities.
Such gentle focused sensitivity, such practical sensuality in Christ caring for his disciples' feet, washing them and preparing them for the way ahead.
A crazy dream that the great of this world, the true leaders will have humility enough to care - enough even to care for the betrayer.
If I am not ready to take up bowl and towel I am not ready to lead.
Thursday 1 April 2010
Foot washing - the dream ...
Publié par Jane à l'adresse 22:46
Libellés : Holy Week, Lent, maundy thursday, Signs of the Kingdom
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Yes, you can always tell the true leaders in a church - they are the ones washing up the coffee cups and sweeping the floor. The wannabes go home when they've eaten and leave this to others....
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