This is something that's been on my heart for way too long. I understand why Jesus washed the feet of His disciples at the very last meal they shared together. It was the complete opposite of the type of kingdom that the Devil offered Jesus when he tempted Him in the wilderness saying "bow down before me and I'll give you all these kingdoms to rule". The Devil is a liar only cares and appeals to the temporary things we can see like money, fame, sex and possessions etc. He offered and wanted Jesus to be a king here on earth and to die a rich old ruler instead of the sacrificial Messiah in the prime of His life that would take away the sins of the world and make the way for us to be back with our Father in Heaven. The real reason Jesus washed their feet was to show His disciples and us what His Kingdom looked like. It wasn't majestic castles, vast processions or extravagant riches and wealth. It was caring, loving, praying for and helping one another. Jesus Kingdom isn't built with bricks, metal and precious stones. Instead it's built with blood, sweat and tears in His Name and lasts forever ever and ever. After all, when Jesus created this world from the very beginning He always wanted us to just coexist in peace and love with Him as our friend and God but sadly we proved pretty quick as humans that without God we turn on each other and become corrupted desperately needing a Saviour. The Kingdom of God is built in love, it moves in love, it speaks in love, acts in love and believes in love. God is love and there was no greater way for Him to show His love for us than the creator willingly laying down His precious life to save us - His creation. True love is to put others needs first. Jesus did that when He died for us. That is the Kingdom of God. Father your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. †
