Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him... When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. (John 13:3-5, 12-15 ESV)
Jesus had His act together. He knew Who He was, why He had come, and what He was to do. Therefore, He was free to serve. It is only when we are insecure, caught up in ourselves, and going down the wrong path that we resist or resent humbly serving others. We need to follow His example, do as He has done, and seek to serve one another in His name, by His strength, and for His glory.
No comments:
Post a Comment