Washing of water by the Word

John 13:5 (NKJV): After that, Jesus poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.

This verse speaks of Jesus washing your 'feet' (i.e. your daily walk) with the ‘water’ of His Word. The word ‘water’ here represents ‘His Word that sanctifies & washes you clean’. In cross reference, Ephesians 5:26 says, ‘that He might sanctify and cleanse her (i.e. His people/church) with the washing of water by the Word'.

The word ‘towel’ here is ‘lention’ in Greek, which means ‘linen cloth’, and ‘linen’ represents ‘righteousness’ (see Revelation 19:8). Isaiah 61:10 says ‘you are clothed with the robe of righteousness’. So, as Jesus wiped the disciples' feet with this ‘linen cloth’, it is a ‘picture’ of Jesus’ righteousness 'rubbing' on them.

‘Feet’ here speaks of your 'daily walk', and often, our feet can get ‘dusty’ or dirty as we walk in the 'streets'. This applies to your ‘spiritual walk’ as well. ‘Dust’ speaks of ‘stains’ or 'sins' in your daily walk, and the Bible says 'dust' attracts the ‘serpent’ (see Genesis 3:14). And as the ‘stains’ gather on your ‘feet’, the devil (represented by the 'serpent') would find every opportunity to ‘bite you’ & ‘knock you off’ (i.e. accusing, condemning, and heaping all kinds of guilt in you). And you know what? The devil wants you down & out, and he wants you to know how 'rotten' a Christian you are, and at the end of the day, he wants you defeated, 'stolen, killed, destroyed' of your God-given destiny!

People of God, never let the devil 'wreak havoc' in your life any longer! 

Now is your time to keep feeding on His Word, and let Him wash you with the ‘water of His Word’ every day. You are never too 'filthy' for Him to wash you again. Keep holding on to His Word. Listen to preachings that are full of Jesus & His perfect work on the cross! Let His Word continue to speak to you every day! Remind yourself always of who you are in Christ! And if the Word says in Christ, you are already forgiven & made righteous, blessed, healed, prosperous, and redeemed from every curse, then take Him at His Word, believe and receive! And that's how the devil is defeated right before your eyes, and victory has become yours again!

No wonder In John 13:8, Jesus said this, “If I do not wash you, you have no part with Me.” In other words, He's saying this: “If you want to walk with Me victoriously as My disciple & partner (& have a part in My kingdom plan), let me ‘wash your feet’ first.” Amen!