When the Pharisee saw this, he was amazed that he did not first perform the ritual washing before dinner.
Luke 11:38
This ritual was not the law of God, but a ceremonial law invented by the Jewish elite. The Pharisees though Jesus was trying to outdo them in the eyes of the people. In other words, because they were self-righteous hypocrites, they thought they everyone else was too.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your mercy! It is a great joy to be able to have the righteousness of Christ. You are holy and just! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
The older I get, the more and more I understand His Mercy! Thank you for your prayers! And the devotions are a blessing!