Jesus washes the disciples feet John 13:12-20 After washing their feet he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, Do you understand what I was doing? You call me Master and Lord, and you do well to say it, for it is true. And since I, the Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each others feet. I have given you an example to follow: do as I have done to you. How true it is that a servant is not greater than his master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends him. You know these things—now do them! That is the path of blessing. I am not saying these things to all of you; I know so well each one of you I chose. The Scripture declares, One who eats supper with me will betray me, and this will soon come true. I tell you this now so that when it happens, you will believe on me. Truly, anyone welcoming my messenger is welcoming me. And to welcome me is to welcome the Father who sent me. Follow Through Jesus was the model servant, and he showed his servant attitude to his disciples. Washing guests feet was a job for a household servant to carry out when guests arrived. But Jesus wrapped a towel around his waist, as the lowliest slave would do, and washed and dried his disciples feet. If even he, God in the flesh, is willing to serve, we his followers must also be servants, willing to serve in any way that glorifies God. Are you willing to follow Christs example of serving? Whom can you serve today? There is a special blessing for those who not only agree that humble service is Christs way but who also follow through and do it (John 13:17). Jesus did not wash his disciples feet just to get them to be nice to each other. His far greater goal for them was to extend his mission on earth after he had left them. These men were to move into the world, serving God, each other, and all people to whom they took the message of salvation.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:33:20 +0000
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