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.