Washed Feet
The Washing of the Feet, by James Tissot, circa 1890.
Washed Feet
Water poured into wine
joy in celebration
from despair to the sublime.
Water poured out
by the hands of the divine
over dirty feet and grime.
Water poured out
into basin from water jar
dried by hands yet scarred.
Water poured out
for purity and cleansing
living water from the spout.
Water poured out
from the side of the savior
for this is what he came for.
To be water poured out
he emptied himself in the flow
a cleansing joy for all to know.
©️April 4, 2023, Robbie Pruitt
“Jesus stood up and cried out, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” (John 7:37-38, ESV).
“Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” (John 13:3-5, ESV).
The Washing of the Feet, by James Tissot, circa 1890.
