Secret of the Cloth

For the three years that Jesus walked the earth, He poured heavily into His followers. During this process, these men went from followers, to disciples, to servants to friends. They didn't just listen to Jesus teach, preach, and perform miracles... They walked and lived with Him daily and He taught them what it meant to love one another. He also challenged them in this faith and in their walk. 

 

Before He left and ascended to heaven, He met with them for a last meal together and He washed their feet. Literally, Jesus, who would soon go to the cross for all mankind, took off his outer robe and put on a servant's cloth then knelt and ministered to his friends... His brothers in ministry.

 

This washing wasn't just about hygiene... It was an act of personal service and a safe place of vulnerability where each man could expose his wounds, the areas where he struggled in his walk and the places he needed care and healing. And Jesus met each one at that place and ministered to their needs. 

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He then encouraged these men to continue this practice of caring for one another by providing that safe, confidential space to get help, encouragement, healing, teaching support and personal, spiritual needs met... By the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. And we need to continue to engage in this ministry for ministers today.