Read: John 13:3–17
Bible in a Year: Job 1–2; Acts 7:22–43
[Jesus] poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet. John 13:5
It was time for our church to commission a new group of leaders.
To symbolize their roles as servant-leaders, the church elders
participated in a memorable foot-washing ceremony. Each of the
leaders—including the pastor—washed each other’s feet as the
congregation observed them.
What they did that day was modeled for us by Jesus Christ, as
recorded in John 13. In that incident, which happened at what is called
the Last Supper, Jesus “got up from the meal, . . . poured water into a
basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet” (John 13:4–5). Later, as
Jesus was explaining to His disciples why He had done this, He said, “No
servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the
one who sent him” (v. 16). He also said, “I am among you as one who
serves” (Luke 22:27).
If it is not below Jesus’s dignity to do
such a lowly task, it is not below any of us to serve others. What an
amazing example He set for all of us. Indeed, He “did not come to be
served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). He showed us what it means to be a
leader and a servant. That’s Jesus, the One who serves.
Dear Lord, help me serve others. Guide me to set aside my personal interests and desires to provide help to those who need it.
No deed is small when done for Christ.
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