This is where the story begins to take a turn for the worst.
It's a festival in Jerusalem. The Jews are celebrating the power of God, eating the Passover meal together as families. Jesus takes it a step further. He, God himself, stoops low and washes their feet. He sets for them an example of humility. And he commands them, "as I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34) A mandate. Hence, Maundy Thursday.
But only hours later, Jesus is in chains. The apostles are scattered. Peter, terrified, is denying that he even knows his friend and master. The only innocent man is on trial, and will soon be unjustly condemned.
Yet, a plan is unfolding. Older than Rome, older than Earth, and older than time. In the beginning, Jesus knew this was coming. And he accepted it willingly.
Remember that tomorrow. On the most horrific day ever to be called Good.
"Unless I wash you, you have no part with me." -Jesus (John 13:8)
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