Reclining around the table is the twelve and Jesus. He knew his time was at hand, but there was still more for his disciples to learn. He hope they would get it. He hope they would see things from a spiritual perspective. He taught them. He led them. He served them. He loved them. But they still did not get it. Ah, but he knew they would. Right now, he would do that which he came to fulfill. No need to worry about anything else. He came to do the Father's will and that only. Would another year with him in the flesh help them get it? What do you think? Anyway, this had to be done. The time of fulfillment was at hand. No time for procrastination.
Reclining around the table is the twelve and Jesus. He is about transform the passover. He is the symbol of the passover. Now he would be the fulfillment of the passover. He had just washed their feet. Not for show or pity or to score points or to change the Father's will. Nope, but to leave the twelve with another principle. To leave the twelve with another example. To leave the twelve with another demonstration of love. He knew they would be scattered when he was taken away. He knew that one sitting amongst them had already betrayed him. He knew one would deny him. He knew it all but he loved them unconditionally. He washed their feet. The time of fulfillment was at hand. No time for wishful thinking. No time for procrastination.
The time drew closer. He could taste it. He could feel it. He went to pray. He entreated. He immersed himself in prayer. He was fully engaged. The weight of his hour was overwhelming. Yet, He submitted. He took Peter, James, and John. He needed them. They fell asleep. They were tired. He sympathized with them. Their weakness overcome their willingness. He recognized that. He knew later their willingness would overcome their weakness. Another reason he had to do this. Not just for them but for all of us. The time of fulfillment was at hand. No time for wishful thinking. No time for procrastination.
P.S: Written based on the current sermon series being taught at church. See the next post for continuity.
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