Accept One Another
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
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.—John 13:5 NIV
“Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for command. In the last days of Jesus’ life He commanded we love one another as He loved us. He demonstrated His deep love and care by taking a servant’s role and washing the feet of His disciples.
Heavenly Father, as I journey through Holy Week towards the cross, teach me to love as You love.
For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”—Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.—John 15:12 (ESV)
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.—2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV)