Christian groups, at every Holy Communion
Christian groups, at every Holy Communion service. However, if the Lord so leads we may occasionally wash one another's feet physically. In 1952, in Taipei, the four elders one night washed the feet of at least five hundred broth ers. That really touched their heart and their spirit. It was a real help. Nevertheless, we need not do this in a legal, formal way.
Everything in this Gospel is a matter of life, and we must practice life to such an extent that among us we have an abundance of the water of life to wash one another's feet. Some saints are full of the living water. When you come and sit with them for half an hour, your feet are washed. They may not talk to you about your dirty feet or even touch the matter of foot washing, but if you stay in their presence for half an hour, your feet are washed. After that half hour you will be so close to the Lord. Your fellowship with Him will be intimate and pleasant. Also your fellow ship with others will be sweet. Among us we need many that are full of the water of life who can wash the feet of others.
BY LOVING ONE ANOTHER
Each of us must learn how to love the broth ers and sisters by ministering the spiritual foot