WASH & LEARN

The things happening in the world today raises a lot of questions. Andami nating “BAKIT” di ba?

“Bakit may Covid 19?"

“Bakit pati mga doctor at nurse kailangan maging biktima?"

“Bakit siya pa ang namatay? Ang bata pa niya"

“Bakit ba ito nangyayari?”

The “BAKIT” list continues on.

Jesus gives us the answer in today’s Gospel. HE answers by doing this humbling act. "He poured water into a basin & began to wash the disciples’ feet & dry them with the towel around his waist.” (John 13:5)

Then Jesus explains to them, “What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later.” (John 13:7)

Jesus washes their feet & tells them that they "will understand later.”

Wait. Parang bitin. "What kind of answer is that? Parang lalong lumabo?

I can imagine the puzzled look of the apostles. Maybe they continued to look to the Lord while waiting for a clearer explanation.

At that point, Jesus delivers His closing remarks, " If I, therefore, the master & teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” (John 13:14-15)

God’s direct message to the apostles was BE A SERVANT TO OTHERS in the same way that I serve you.

That is also God’s message to us now. So instead of ASKING, we are called to WASH & LEARN from Him.

• W - WAIT. God is still in control. God’s timing is perfect so we simply trust & wait.
• A - AVAILABLE. Make yourself available to others. Take time listen or ask what they need.
• S - SERVE. If you are able to do so serve the frontliners. Serve your family. Serve your neighbors.
• H - HELP out in whatever way possible. Do your part. Donate.

Let’s prioritize serving over complaining, asking or criticizing.

Before doing something ask yourself, “What would Jesus do?”.

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