| Released in 1984, the song Careless Whisper became a huge commercial success for the musical group Wham,selling over 6 million copies worldwide. Famous for its melancholy tone on the consequences of betrayal, the lyrics reflect a relationship where trust has been broken without any hope for restoration. I’m never gonna dance againGuilty feet have got no rhythm Though it’s easy to pretend I know you’re not a fool I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend And waste the chance that I’d been given So I’m never gonna dance again The way I danced with you In John 13:6-17, Jesus humbly demonstrates how we are to serve one another reflecting God’s forgiveness of our sins: He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. The love of Jesus washes our guilty feet. |
Prayer |
| Lord, Jesus I love You. I admit I have done things I am ashamed of and sometimes I continue to do them. Despite this You still love me and have not forsaken me. Your Love has washed my sin and my guilt away. Help me to demonstate this love and forgiveness to all those I encounter. Amen. |
Action |
| Is there a relationship in your life that needs to be restored? Ask God for clarity on how to proceed. |
DID YOU KNOW? – BREAK BREAD TRIVIA |
| The saxophone riff that Careless Whisper is so famous for was played by Steve Gregory. Before he was selected 8 others saxophonists were auditioned to play the part! |
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is the founder of Break Bread, Break Chains and is the co-host of the following podcasts: Defund The Church, Relative Currency, Politically Entertaining, and Christ over Crypto. He is also the founder and creator of the op-ed site Fake News Syndicate.