Jehzale Crockett: As you listen to the passage, reflect on how you can live a life of humility, putting others first, and serving with a heart like Jesus. After washing their feet, he put on his robe and sat down and asked, do you understand what I was doing? You call me teacher and lord and you are right because that's what I am. And since I, your lord and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other's feet. I have given you an example to follow.
Do as I have done to you. I tell you the truth. Slaves are not greater than their master, nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them. John thirteen twelve through 17.
What does it mean to live a life of humility and service in your own context? Jesus, the Lord and teacher, set aside his power and position to serve his disciples in the most humble way by washing their feet. This act was more than a lesson of cleanliness. It was an invitation to live a life sacrificial love. Think about your life.
What would it look like to wash the feet of those around you? Not just the easy people to serve, but the difficult ones. The ones who might not be able to repay you. In a world that often celebrates power and status, Jesus turns everything upside down. His life was one of humble service and he calls us to do the same.
Reflect on areas in your life where you've been hesitant to serve. Is it because you feel you're too important or too busy? Jesus gave up the privilege to serve. He calls us to do the same. Right now, picture someone in your life who might need your service.
It could be a friend, a colleague, a stranger, or even someone who's wronged you. What is one way you could serve them today? It doesn't need to be grand, just a small act of kindness, humility, and love. As you serve, remember this. You are following in the footsteps of Jesus.
Every active service is a reflection of his love for you and others. Imagine this scene. Imagine yourself standing in a busy crowded room. People are rushing around, focused on their own needs and tasks. In the center of the room, see Jesus quietly kneeling, washing the feet of those who are gathered around.
His hands are gentle but firm as he serves without hesitation, offering his love without expecting anything in return. As you watch him, you feel the weight of his humility and the deep love he has for each person. You notice that his gaze is not just on those he's serving, but on you as well. He looks at you with compassion and invites you to join him in an act of service. Slowly, you kneel down beside him.
And as you do, you feel the warmth of his love filling your heart. It isn't in the quiet, act that you experience a deep sense of peace and purpose. Now look around. There are people who need your service. Whether it's a word of encouragement, a listening ear, or a physical act of kindness.
As you go out this week, may you live with a heart of humble service, reflecting the love and humility of Jesus in everything you do. May your actions be an overflow of his love, and may you find joy in serving others just as he served you. May your life be a witness of his sacrificial love.