Psalm 55:12-14, 16-22
My enemies are not the ones who
sneer and make fun. I could put up with that or even hide from them.
But it was my closest friend, the one I trusted most. We enjoyed being
together, and we went with others to your house, our God.
I ask
for your help, Lord God, and you will keep me safe. Morning, noon, and
night you hear my concerns and my complaints. I am attacked from all
sides, but you will rescue me unharmed by the battle. You have always
ruled, and you will hear me. You will defeat my enemies because they
won’t turn and worship you.
My friend turned against me and broke
his promise. His words were smoother than butter, and softer than
olive oil. But hatred filled his heart, and he was ready to attack with a
sword.
Our Lord, we belong to you. We tell you what worries us, and you won’t let us fall.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
I
daresay all of us have been betrayed or hurt by a close friend or
family member at one time or another…maybe more than once. And for many
of us, it’s a game changer. We often become more guarded...less
trusting...and sometimes more cynical after such an experience. Someone
I considered “like family” once attempted to humiliate me via social
media. She didn’t have all of the facts…and the information she had was
distorted, at best. Yet she chose to lash out anyway. She didn’t name
me specifically, but you didn’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure
out to whom she referred in her rant. And her words
hurt…deeply…because they not only represented lies and unkindness (if
not downright hatred or disdain)…they belied a deeper betrayal and even
more lies from the persons who supplied her with the misinformation in
the first place.
I don’t dwell on this…and I have been civil to
this person since the incident and tried to be kind to her, because I
believe that this is what God would have me do. I spent a lot of time
talking to God about the hurt and asked Him to help me forgive all
parties involved. See, we can’t rest if we have a spirit of
unforgiveness – toward anyone, for anything.
As I read this
passage, I was immediately transported to the New Testament. These were
not just the words of David…they could easily be Jesus’ words about
Judas. I know that Jesus loved Judas dearly…and I know that He held no
long-term ill will in His heart for the heinous betrayal that Judas
committed. But I also know that Jesus was deeply hurt by this…and I am
sure He cried out to God for strength, courage, grace and mercy…and a
heart of forgiveness toward His precious friend.
So what can we learn from this?
- If
you have been betrayed or hurt by a dear friend or loved one, you are
not alone. Even Jesus experienced this…and He understands completely
how you must feel.
- God stands ready to hear your cries…to share your heartaches, worries and disappointments…and to give you rest from them.
- God
will “settle the score”…we need do nothing but give our burdens to
Him. We can sit back, rest and relax in His blessings …and He will
handle the rest.
There’s something else we need to think about. Where might we
have been the betrayer…the person who hurt another – whether
intentionally or inadvertently? Where have we acted on information that
was half-baked - or made snap judgments - and deeply wounded someone
else with our words or actions? Do we need to come before God and
confess our wrong-doing…and ask for His forgiveness…restoration…and
rest? Because He will do this! I believe that God would have forgiven
Judas…that Jesus himself would have offered Him salvation and a second
chance, if Judas had not acted in haste and taken his own life. Do we
need to make amends with someone we betrayed?
God does not
wish that a single one of us suffer – or perish. He stands ready to
offer rest in His promises for all who ask for it. Whether you are
seeking forgiveness for another…or for yourself…this is the day to spend
some time in pursuit of God’s help. What are you waiting for? God is
ready to rescue you and give you rest. Are you ready to let Him?
©2014 Debbie Robus
Matthew 25:40
“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!"
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
There is a lot of talk in the news about the Miami Dolphins linebacker Richie Incognito and his hazing of rookie lineman Jonathan Martin. There are people who are backing up Martin’s claims that Incognito took things too far… and others who are defending Incognito and saying this was blown out of proportion… that Martin “broke the rookie code” and should have handled this internally rather than going public with it. Either way, people have been disrespected… perhaps even bullied...and emotions are running high on both sides of the dilemma.
More than once, I have repeated the words of my pastor… “There is a heartache on every pew.” Several experiences in my life have left me with a mixed bag of emotions… confusion, frustration, anger, deep sadness, disappointment, betrayal, heartbreak - and an incredible weariness. And maybe you have felt the same way. In some cases, I’ve wanted to raise my hands and say, “That’s it!’ I’m DONE!” Sometimes it seems as though it would be so much easier to just walk away and let things happen… to turn our backs, move ahead with our lives, and let the chips fall where they may.
What keeps me from throwing in the towel? Every time I get even remotely close, I think of Jesus. Each and every time, He reminds me that I do this same thing to Him all the time. And He’s.Still.Here.
I am humbled and ashamed when I think that I have disrespected Jesus after all He has so generously and mercifully done for me. When I think that for one instant I frustrated Him, made Him angry, or caused Him a deep and penetrating sadness or heartache, I am incredibly grieved. To even imagine that I spoke unkindly – and my comments stung Jesus and broke His heart - is almost more than I can bear. To think that I could accept all that Jesus offers me and then treat Him in a manner that leaves him confused and asking, “Where did THAT come from? What in the world is she thinking?” makes me incredibly remorseful, embarrassed and ashamed. And still, He is here…doing what He does best – loving… forgiving… restoring…blessing. So how could I do any less in the situations that I encounter?
Don’t misunderstand… it hurts to be disrespected… and bullying at any age is simply not cool. None of us like to be mistreated, betrayed, or taken for fools. Everyone has feelings… even big ole pro football linebackers! Just because a person is at a certain stage in life or a “rookie” at something does not give others license to ridicule and torment. Just because someone is educated, has money and/or a respectable position - or seems to have everything in life going his/her way doesn’t mean that this person is numb to disrespect. Just because a person operates in faith and appears to be able to handle life’s challenges rather easily doesn’t mean that he/she will not be affected by mistreatment or disrespect.
We all need to take a long hard look at our daily living and our relationships with others. Where have we disrespected one another… and in doing so, disrespected Jesus? Where have we mistreated someone with our words and/or actions… and done the same thing to Jesus in the bargain? How have we been angered, frustrated, betrayed, and disappointed? How have we done these things to others… and to Jesus?
How have we responded to the disrespect of others? Does it fall in line with how Jesus treats us? Do we offer compassion, forgiveness, grace and mercy – even when it isn’t requested, much less deserved? Are we willing to love unconditionally, just as He does? Or do we tuck tail and run at the first sign that things are getting rough? When do we say, “Enough is enough?” and walk away… and when do we say, “Maybe God can show me how to repair and restore this situation or relationship.”?
I don’t know what is right in every situation… and I certainly don’t know what is the right answer to the apparent problem with hazing in the NFL! But I do know that we serve a God of second chances to the Nth degree…a God who continues to love us even when we disrespect Him. And this keeps me going.
We must make every effort to be respectful of others in all situations. At the same time, we must continue to work at showing our respect for Jesus… and that includes working through the frustrating situations that each of us encounters. It’s a tall order… and often, it’s not a whole lot of fun! We were not promised “free and easy” as Christians… but the blessings that we enjoy each and every day far outweigh any burdens. Don’t you agree?
I pray that you will join me in asking God to instill in your heart a newfound desire to seek ways to operate with respect… toward others AND toward Him. It may not change how everyone treats us in return, but at least we will know that we are honoring Jesus and His amazing love for us in our own daily living. If we are certain that we are pleasing Him, surely He will give us the courage and strength to handle the rest. Isn’t it worth a shot?
©2013 Debbie Robus
Psalm 55:12-14
This isn’t the neighborhood bully
mocking me—I could take that.
This isn’t a foreign devil spitting
invective—I could tune that out.
It’s you! We grew up together!
You! My best friend!
Those long hours of leisure as we walked
arm in arm, God a third party to our conversation.
Scripture quotations from The Message. © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene Peterson. Used by permission of NavPress, Colorado Springs, CO. All rights reserved.
Several decades ago, Greg and I sold a house we owned to the brother of an acquaintance. Because we felt we knew this family fairly well, we provided owner financing. Pretty quickly, the monthly payments started showing up late… and then they stopped altogether. There was always an excuse… “the check was in the mail” and more. But in the end, we learned that the buyer had no intention of paying his bills and had pretty much moved on and left the house – and his family - behind. He had lied to his wife, and she apparently had no clue that the house payments were not being made on time each month – much less that they were not paid at all! As betrayed as we felt, I’m sure she felt even worse. The man she had married… the father of her children… had deceived her and put the livelihood of the entire family in jeopardy.
I am sure you can think of a time when a close friend or family member has betrayed your trust… and hurt you deeply. My hope would be that it was over something petty, like a bit of news you asked them to keep quiet… and they shared with the first person they met. But often, the hurts and betrayals are far worse. These are all prime examples of incredible disrespect. And when it comes at the hands of a close friend or family member, the pain and disappointment are greatly magnified.
Until I read a passage in Anne Graham Lotz’ book Just Give Me Jesus that referenced these scripture verses from Psalms 55, I had never realized that they foretell Jesus’ betrayal by Judas. Lotz maintains that Judas was one of Jesus’ best friends… a favored disciple who helped Him feed the masses with the fish and five loaves…a trusted companion who traveled with Him and ministered to countless people along the way… someone who prayed with Jesus, ate with Him, and no doubt shared incredibly intimate conversations about God and His plans for all of us. And yet, scripture tells us that Judas took his own life because of his mistake… and he ended up in hell for all of his transgressions.
Lotz explains that Judas asked forgiveness… of the priests and rulers. He threw the thirty silver coins at their feet after Jesus was arrested… and he begged their forgiveness. The problem was that Judas did not ask JESUS to forgive Him. We must confess our sins to Jesus and ask for His forgiveness in order to be absolved. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t go to the person we have hurt or betrayed and ask for their mercy and understanding. And it certainly doesn’t mean we can live as we please, hurt whoever happens to be in the way, and apologize later!
We must think about our relationships… both earthly and heavenly. We must get our priorities straight and make every effort to honor these associations… to give them our utmost respect at all times. No lie or deception is acceptable…no words spoken disrespectfully or “out of turn” can be tolerated. We are called to a higher standard… we are expected to treat others as we would wish to be treated – at all times and in all places. This means we speak kindly, honor our commitments, and guard and value the integrity of our relationships! And it means that we answer to God first and foremost… which will often result in taking care of the rest of our associations!
I encourage you to think about your own relationships… not so much in terms of who has disrespected you, but more in the context of who YOU have disrespected. Do you need to spend some time at the feet of Jesus, baring your soul and confessing your indiscretions toward others – and toward Him? Do you have relationships you need to mend… people you owe an apology… circumstances where you should make a concerted effort to do better and try harder?
This is a month when we think a lot about gratitude and thanks. Isn’t this the perfect time to express yours by making amends where necessary? Are you certain you are truly forgiven… by others, and more importantly – by God? Isn’t it time you made sure of it?
©2013 Debbie Robus
Luke 22:34
But Jesus said, “Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.”
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
If we are to be totally honest, there are probably at least one or two people who could deny knowing us, and we really wouldn’t care! But for the most part, when someone treats us poorly… fails to acknowledge us… or even betrays us by skipping out when the chips are down… we are insulted, disappointed, and sometimes deeply hurt. And I am sure that Jesus felt the same way when Peter told more than one person that he had no relationship with Him… that he didn’t know Him… that he had not been in His company.
Jesus had every right to throw up His hands and say to Peter, “That’s it! I’m done with you.” But we know better, don’t we?! Thankfully, Jesus doesn’t operate this way… and neither should we. Now understand me… I am not saying that people have license to walk all over us… mistreat us… come and go in our lives according to their whims or how we react toward them, and suffer no consequences. Everyone deserves respect and fair treatment. But there will come a time in each person’s life when someone mistreats him/her… and your first reaction may be to say, “That’s it! I’m done!”
Think about that significant other you thought was so wonderful when you first met… and now you can’t believe you ever gave him/her the time of day. Consider the person who pretended to be your friend, then took advantage of your time, talents, knowledge, or possessions... and ran for the hills. What about the person who embarrassed you or tried to make you look ridiculous to others? You probably are pretty angry and disgusted with him/her…right? And you may have good reason to be!
Nobody should be another person’s doormat. But at the same time, we must be ready and willing to offer forgiveness, grace, and mercy to those who “deny” us in some way. We have all treated Jesus terribly… and He still finds a way to forgive us. We have all denied Him in one way or another… yet He loves us. We may not have actually uttered the words, “I don’t know Him,” but we have done this in ways great and small… from failing to love others in His name to ignoring the gentle whisper of His Holy Spirit to acting like fools on more than one occasion.
We lie, cheat, steal, gossip…take advantage of others’ generosity…treat people poorly…walk, talk and dress like someone who has no pride or respect…mistreat our bodies with food, drugs and alcohol…and fail to share the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ with those we encounter. In short, we do not live as disciples of Christ… we are not acting in a manner that would make us suitable representatives of the hands and feet of Jesus… and our actions essentially are a denial of our Jesus Christ, who gave His very life on the cross for ours. And still He forgives us.
Just like with Peter, Jesus knows what we will do before we do it. He allows us the rope for either a rescue - or a hanging… and the choice is ours. Jesus stands ready to offer us grace, mercy and forgiveness – if only we will ask Him. Can you say that you do the same for others? We all “deny” Jesus… and others will “deny” us. What will you do when this happens? Just how committed to are you to Christ? Isn’t it time you decided?
©2013 Debbie Robus
1 Peter 3:8-11
Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble. Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you.
The Scriptures say, "Do you really love life? Do you want to be happy? Then stop saying cruel things and quit telling lies. Give up your evil ways and do right, as you find and follow the road that leads to peace.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
If you have ever been on the receiving end of a hateful insult, you know how hurtful such expressions can be. Maybe someone put you down in an attempt to look better… maybe he/she didn’t have all the facts… or maybe the person hurling the insult was just mean-spirited. Regardless, our first – and most human – instinct is to retaliate with something equally insulting, if not more so.
We don’t have to look very far to see that insults have become so much a part of the fabric of our lives that many of us hardly even look up any more. I believe that one of the best illustrations of how serious these actions can be is found in toothpaste. Once the paste has been squeezed from the tube, there is virtually no way to return it. The same can be said for insults, unkind words and actions. You can apologize… ask for forgiveness…make excuses and promise never to allow something like this to happen again. But the sting has been delivered… the hurt has been inflicted… and this cannot be retracted.
What if you are on the receiving end of insulting or unkind behavior? How does God want us to react? We have Biblical instruction regarding this. Jesus has told us in Luke 6:27-31…”Love your enemies, and be good to everyone who hates you. Ask God to bless anyone who curses you, and pray for everyone who is cruel to you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, don't stop that person from slapping you on the other cheek. If someone wants to take your coat, don't try to keep back your shirt. Give to everyone who asks and don't ask people to return what they have taken from you. Treat others just as you want to be treated.”
I have literally had doors slammed while my foot was in the threshold. I’ve had lies told about me and unkind things spoken to my face. I’ve been the brunt of mean-spirited jokes, and I have been deliberately excluded or singled out in more than one instance. And I am fairly certain these things have all happened to you, also. We live in a world that frequently operates in lies, deceit, unkindness and insults… even among those who claim to be faith-filled Disciples of Christ. All of this is enough to make even the strongest and most devoted believer feel defeated. How in the world are we supposed to hold our heads up and stay positive?
The answer lies in one name… Jesus. For every insult and unkindness we have experienced, Jesus has endured gazillions. He was physically bruised, beaten, spit upon, and nailed to a cross. His name is slandered every day… and people deny Him, mock Him, and call Him a liar. Even so-called believers challenge Him constantly… “LORD, how could You allow this to happen? Who do You think You are? Where were You when I needed You?” All of these things are hurtful and deliver a punch to the gut. Yet Jesus continues to love us… to open His arms and say, “Come to me and let me have your burdens.” And the most important thing we need to remember is that He does this for those who insult us and treat us badly, too.
We must remember Jesus. We must act – and react – in a manner that honors His sacrifices on our behalf and glorifies His love, grace and mercy toward us. Is this easy? Not at all. Is it worth the effort? Absolutely! The next time you feel insulted, think of Jesus. When you feel like retaliating or acting unkindly or hurling an insult… think of the toothpaste. How will you retract your actions? How will you love someone who has hurt you in some manner… how will you treat them as you wish to be treated? Again, think of Jesus. In Him, we find the perfect model for this. After all… He’s already done the same for each of us!
©2012 Debbie Robus
Father, I thank you for the perfect example of Jesus… and even more so, His love, grace and mercy for each of us. I pray that you will help us to honor You in our actions and reactions toward others… that we will remember the road to peace lies in treating others with love and kindness… especially when we feel they don’t deserve it. Forgive us when we fall short in this area… and help us to always remember Jesus – and to commit ourselves to walking more closely with Him every day. Amen.
John 19:1-11
Pilate gave orders for Jesus to be beaten with a whip. The soldiers made a crown out of thorn branches and put it on Jesus. Then they put a purple robe on him. They came up to him and said, "Hey, you king of the Jews!" They also hit him with their fists.
Once again Pilate went out. This time he said, "I will have Jesus brought out to you again. Then you can see for yourselves that I have not found him guilty." Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said, "Here is the man!" When the chief priests and the temple police saw him, they yelled, "Nail him to a cross! Nail him to a cross!”
Pilate told them, "You take him and nail him to a cross! I don't find him guilty of anything." The crowd replied, "He claimed to be the Son of God! Our Jewish Law says that he must be put to death." When Pilate heard this, he was terrified. He went back inside and asked Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus did not answer. "Why won't you answer my question?"
Pilate asked. "Don't you know that I have the power to let you go free or to nail you to a cross?" Jesus replied, "If God had not given you the power, you couldn't do anything at all to me. But the one who handed me over to you did something even worse."
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
A little boy of about kindergarten age was visiting his aunt’s home and wandered into the bathroom. He emerged a while later and told all of the adults, “I hear sumpin’ – do you hear sumpin’?” When the aunt went to investigate, the bathroom was filled with steam, and the bathtub was full of hot water. The little boy shrugged and said, “I don’t know how that happened. I didn’t touch the hot water!” Even at five years of age, he knew not to confess to the actual “crime,” but he was not savvy enough to know that his comment about the water temperature did in fact place him in hot water!
We have a bad habit of taking credit for things we shouldn’t – and denying those for which we are truly responsible. So it was that Pilate told Jesus that he alone could save Him from the cross, giving himself credit where none was due. At the same time, Judas’ betrayal of Jesus had set everything in motion. And while Judas may have recognized his part in this eventually, all he saw initially was thirty pieces of silver being tossed his way.
What does this all mean for us? I believe we fail to see the big picture, because we are looking only at the events right in front of us – or how we appear to be directly affected. So we take credit for things we shouldn’t. We puff ourselves up for acts of “service” and generosity – giving to charity, serving on committees at church, or being kind to our friends and neighbors. We say things like, “I decided to give to such-and-such,” or “I thought I’d better help Joe with that project,” or “I let it slide that Carol owed me $100… it’s the holidays, after all.” Where is God in these decisions? Where is the prayerful consideration that “God led me to teach a Sunday school class” or “I felt the LORD telling me to help Jim out with his bills”?
We take pride in knowing that we had options, and we exercised them in a “noble” way that is sure to please God and everyone else! In taking credit for more than we should, we often betray the God who numbers the very hairs on our head. We fail to recognize His power and authority in our life… and in essence, we deny His presence – if not His very existence. At the same time, we are quick to wash our hands of things when they don't go as we hoped. "That's not my problem," we will say. Just like Pilate, we say, "If others want to pursue this, they can... but I'm outta here!"
At this time of year when we are all excited about the Good News of the birth of Jesus, I think we would do well to consider for a moment how we treat Him. Do we acknowledge the power and presence of God in our lives with our words and actions… or do we sell him out for a bag of silver? Do we “take credit for hearing the bath water running, but deny touching the faucet handle that started the whole thing”? Do we honor Jesus for His sacrifices on our behalf and His continual grace and mercy?
We can’t have it both ways. Either we serve God faithfully and trust His decisions on our behalf, or we sell Him out and give ourselves more credit than we deserve for how things go in our lives – and blame Him when so often they don’t turn out as we hoped.
This is the perfect season in which to get our priorities straight – and fully acknowledge God’s presence. It’s time to recognize our weakness apart from Him – and His incredible power over the events of our lives. Where do you fit into this picture? Are you at times like Pilate, Judas... or both? Are you honoring Jesus in your daily living? Isn't it time you did?
©2011 Debbie Robus
John 13:1-11
It was before Passover, and Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and to return to the Father. He had always loved his followers in this world, and he loved them to the very end.
Even before the evening meal started, the devil had made Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, decide to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that he had come from God and would go back to God. He also knew that the Father had given him complete power. So during the meal Jesus got up, removed his outer garment, and wrapped a towel around his waist. He put some water into a large bowl. Then he began washing his disciples' feet and drying them with the towel he was wearing.
But when he came to Simon Peter, that disciple asked, "Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" Jesus answered, "You don't really know what I am doing, but later you will understand."
"You will never wash my feet!" Peter replied. "If I don't wash you," Jesus told him, "you don't really belong to me." Peter said, "Lord, don't wash just my feet. Wash my hands and my head."
Jesus answered, "People who have bathed and are clean all over need to wash just their feet. And you, my disciples, are clean, except for one of you." Jesus knew who would betray him. That is why he said, "except for one of you."
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
Betrayal… sadly, most of us have experienced this in some form. Certainly we have not been betrayed on the scale of Judas’ disloyalty to Jesus… but we’ve all been betrayed in some way – and possibly, we have betrayed someone else.
Someone has told something we shared in confidence. A friend or loved one may have gladly accepted our hospitality or help… then spoke unkindly of us to others. We may have trusted someone with our heart, our home, and our assets, only to wake up one day and find that person – and all of our belongings – gone.
Regardless of the magnitude of our betrayal, we are left hurt, disappointed, confused… and sometimes angry. We wonder how this could have happened… how people could be so cruel and heartless… or evil… and we wonder how to handle it all. All we really have to do is read this scripture passage.
Jesus knew that Judas would betray Him before it ever happened! Yet He performed this act of love and humility – washing the feet of His disciples. In doing so, He was demonstrating something incredibly powerful. In order to belong to Jesus, we must be washed clean by Him – by the blood He shed for us on the cross. And… no matter what we have done in the past, He stands ready and able to cleans us.
You may be a really good person. You may do and say all the right things, go to church, read your Bible, and pray. You may give your time, talents, and money to serve others… and you may behave in a manner that is beyond reproach. Betrayal of another might be the furthest thing from your mind. But unless you humble yourself before Jesus and allow Him to wash you clean in His blood… to “wash your feet,” you are not truly free of sin and entitled to be His disciple – and to enjoy Eternal Life with Him someday.
There are two lessons here today –
- When you are betrayed by another, remember Jesus. Show the love and mercy He did. “Wash their feet” by praying for them and offering forgiveness (if only in your own heart). Lose the baggage of hurt and disappointment that the devil is trying to heap upon you.
- Invite Jesus to wash YOU clean of your sins. Humble yourself before Him and say, “LORD, I need you to cleanse me completely, so that I can truly follow You and serve you as a true disciple.”
Don’t let the devil delight in dragging you down by betrayals. Remember Jesus… remind yourself how He was betrayed – and how He handled this. Ask Him to strengthen you and guide you in your interaction with others… to keep your heart pure, and to protect you from disloyalty. Be faithful – to others, and especially to Jesus.
How clean are your feet? Could you use another “foot washing” today?
©2011 Debbie Robus
