"Master, are you going to wash my feet?" (John 13:6)

When Peter saw Jesus washing the disciples' feet, he might have been confused, since about six months ago, together with John and James, they had witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor.  He did not tell anyone about this experience, because Jesus forbad them in disclosing what had happened until after He had risen.  However, this experience had deeply touched his heart, so he courteously rejected Jesus' offer.

But, he could not win over Jesus, because Jesus said  to him, "Unless I wash you, you will have no share in my inheritage."

Then, Jesus added, "You call me 'teacher' and 'master,' and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet."

This act of washing feet was not meant for washing away their sins, for Jesus was assured that they were clean, except for Judas, who would betray Jesus.

In order to protect the reputation of Judas, Jesus included him by washing his feet, and also gave him the bread that resembled friendship.

Jesus had already tried with all his effort to save this lost soul, but Judas could not resist his greediness and weak faith, ending up taking his life and going on a road of no return.

Let us learn from Peter’s simplicity and childlike innocence, and say to Jesus, "Master, then not only my feet, but my hands and head as well."