Why did Jesus fold the napkin?
 
 
        Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His Resurrection?
 
        The Gospel of John (20: 7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin.
 
        Is that important? You'd better believe it! Is that Significant?
Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes!
 
 
     In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day.
        The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.
 
        Now if the master had finished eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, "I'm done." But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because the servant knew that the folded napkin meant, "I'm not finished yet."
The folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!"
 
        Jesus Christ promised 2,000 years ago that He would come back for us one day. And that day is drawing near. He is returning very soon. Are you ready to meet the King of Kings and the Lord of Lord's ? Are you living your life for Eternal Treasure or your own earthly pleasure ? Soon you will appear before the Judgement Seat of Christ. Where an accounting of your life will take place. Live your life for Jesus Christ, so you will hear Him say " well done, thy good and faithful servant "
 
 
 

have a blessed day,  Gary