April 18, 2019 www.PositiveChristianity.org presents Positive Daily Inspiration MAUNDY THURSDAY April 18, 2019 www.PositiveChristianity.org for the 20th year presents Positive Daily Inspiration Maundy Thursday - The Day of Christ's Great Commandment "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13: 34,35 Jesus great commandment was given. Jesus says that if you are truly going to follow me as a Christian you must love all people, everywhere, every time without exception. When you become love like this, you become like Jesus and you worship God in the proper way, and all will know that you are a disciple of the living Christ. Maundy Thursday, also called Holy Thursday, is a service to commemorate Jesus' Last Supper and the beginning of the sacrament, the Lord's Supper. The word Maundy comes from the Latin mandatum, which means "commandment." At the Last Supper, Jesus gave the disciples a new commandment to love one another as he had loved them. Prior to breaking the bread with the disciples, Jesus washed their feet. Maundy Thursday worship services often include Holy Communion and sometimes foot washing as well. Jesus Christ is the greatest servant the world is ever known. In washing the feet of his disciples Jesus demonstrated the humble role of service to others, which we must be willing to take upon ourselves during our lives. In both the ancient and modern Middle East, the feet are considered the dirtiest part of the body. Usually covered only by open sandals, the feet were constantly trotting in the dust and dirt during the summer months. In the winter, the rain turned red terra rosa and rendzina soils turn the black basaltic earth into thick, wet mud, making it impassablein many parts of the land. One step in the mire leaves dark clods of mud stuck to the feet. In biblical times it was customary to remove the sandals before entering a house or holy place. Harsh insult was to kick another person with your feet. The ultimate triumph over an enemy was to make him your footstool. The Gospels record that Jesus began to wash each of the disciples' feet, taking it upon Himself the lowliest of all tasks. When Jesus began to wash Peter's feet, the fisherman objected vehemently. Jesus was too far above this degrading act. Yet, Jesus replied clearly, "Do you know what I have done to you? You call me teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example that you should do as I have done to you." John 13:12-15 By His actions, He taught us that true greatness is accompanied by loving service, and success comes through serving others. On Maundy Thursday, Jesus gave us His greatest commandment verbally, and through demonstration. Robert Schuler said, "When God brings a seemingly humbling, degrading responsibility into our life, we should accept it with positive joy." Mark 9:35 states, "If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all." POSITIVE DAILY PRAYER: Teach me to rise above my former self so that I may live, and demonstrate, the exalted state of God's love. Humble me so that I may serve others before I seek to be served. Change me at depth, so that I may carry a profound love for all others in my heart. In Jesus Christ's nameā¦ Amen POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION: I seek to serve. POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE: "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." Albert Einstein NEED PRAYER? Reply - Positive Christianity will pray with you, daily, for an entire 2 months. There Is Never a Charge for Prayer. Television channels (Free Service): Inspiration http://www.youtube.com/PositiveChristianity Prayer http://www.youtube.com/prayerAmerica Meditation http://www.youtube.com/PositiveChurch An outstanding opportunity to attend our grand 20th anniversary spiritual retreat cruise without paying any program fees. $499 per person (double occupancy) leaving from New Orleans to Belize city Belize, Roatan Honduras, Cozumel Mexico and returning to New Orleans Sunday, November 10 to Sunday, November 17. We will offer a masters class on getting answered prayer and many other subjects - mornings at sea. LIMITED AVAILABILITY. A deposit will hold your cabin of your choice. Call Direct to Book - Allure Travel Group Journeys 818.553.3200 24/7 Booking link: www.alluretravel.com/positivechristianity Easter offering - Thank you! http://www.positivechristianity.org/donatepc.htm By mail: Positive Christianity Box 7993 Woodlands, TX 77387 God bless you, Happy Easter Christopher Ian Chenoweth Reply - if you have a prayer need, Positive Christianity will pray with you daily, for an entire month. There Is Never a Charge for Prayer. GOD BLESS YOU, Make It a Great Day !_______Christopher Ian Chenoweth