you will not kill me. I can give up all defenses. Submitting together to Jesus as Lord opens up the space for reconciliation. It is the start of a new community. We must give up ego and surrender to Jesus as Lord and his kingdom our right to be right. And, again, so very importantly, just as Jesus modeled around the table when he washed the disciples’ feet, those presumed to be in power must go first. The fear of the oppressed is eased here, and a space is cleared for his presence. Christ’s rule now begins to work for the future of the world. This is what faithful presence looks like.
