Today is the day to remember Jesus' washing his disciples' feet. This night he proclaimed peace, and a new commandment - to love one another. Coming this year the first day into the sixth year of a tragic war, and amid all kinds of other signs of unfaithfulness on the part of God's people, this day, this reminder, is a good gift. The rhythm of Lent, Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter brings appropriate opportunity for reflection, repentance, lament, waiting, and finally, joy unspeakable. So many conversations, even today, have reflected the deep longing for the One who will finally bring Shalom - Come, Lord Jesus.
