GodReflection: Come and See—God Saved the Best for Now
“Come and see,” said Philip (John 1:46). “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now” (John 2: 10).
On rare occasions over my ‘working life’ I found myself in the same room with heads of state. The gathering was always large enough that my participation was as a nameless spectator.
Careful protocol was followed and about the only thing our dignitaries were allowed to do for themselves was to lift their own fork. It was obvious that everyone catered to them. They were served by select staff and held in honor by all.
In John’s Gospel he continues to invite each of us to come and see what we would least imagine. The Dignitary over all dignitaries models servanthood.
It was something that had not yet been experienced by humankind. It was God’s best saved for now. Come see the Creator bend down in servitude to wash the feet of His created ones.
Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him (13:3-5).
“Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you (13:12-16).
In my more reflective moments I am struck with two extremes observations.
On one level I’m convicted by the lack of perfection we humans possess to meeting the needs of dirty feet.
Yet, on the other hand I’m astonish how the church over the centuries has felt the soothing water of the Master and in turn has washed feet of believers and unbelievers alike in normal and harsh circumstances.
Saints across the globe care for needs of the sick and the dying within and without of local fellowships. In times of disaster churches are quick to respond without distinction to both believers and unbelievers. In dirty feet calamities the church sees the need rather 
than the labels saved and unsaved. Christ followers are often the first to arrive and the last to fold their towels and depart the scene of catastrophe.
John calls us to come and see Jesus and listen to him as he instructs, I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them (13:16-17).
In both awe and humility, I read these instructions from the one who created galaxies and human life. And, to think how many times He has stooped to wash my feet with the 
hands of His very own body. You would think my towel would always be damp. “Father, forgive me for the far too many times my towel is dry.”
Have you checked your towel? Is it damp from use? Are there times you can remember with a sense of holy contentment when you knew you were blessed because your towel was damp and soiled?
Stay tuned.
Dr. Gary J. Sorrells
A GodReflection: Come and See the Creator Who Washes Feet
God Reflection 
Convicting words, Gary. Thanks!
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