That’s a crazy question, but not at the Last Supper.

Holy Thursday commemoration of Our Lord’s institution of the new covenant with his people. Us. The Jewish sin offering of a spotless lamb at Passover was definitely replaced by the superabundant sacrifice of the Lamb of God. And thank heaven!

John 1:29 T

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

What a joy to hear. We fallen creatures desperately need our savior. Still, before partaking of Christ’s body and blood, one should be properly disposed. Cleansed if you will, prepared for the grace to come in order to receive more fully.

John 13:6-11

Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to Him, “Lord, are You washing my feet?” 7 Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this.”8 Peter said to Him, “You shall never wash my feet!”⁹ “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” ¹⁰ Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” ¹¹ For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not everyone was clean.

In like manner, we are called to wash our brethren clean of offenses that might otherwise impede our union. Similarly, we should submit to the overtures of others. Slights, omissions, sharp words add up if they’re ignored. These stains impede the flow of God’s grace, the same he suffered and died to give us.

But how often do we respond like Peter? Embarrassed? Shocked at the spectacle of Christ’s humility. Do you believe your issues are too insignificant? I frequently hide my feet of clay in wooly socks. Might be time for a good soak!