"This humble man was willing to lead by example, willing to put others before Himself."
One of the sections of today's reading is titled "Being Like Jesus." A simple phrase isn't it, a simple yet complex phrase that challenges the very nature of our being, Be Like Jesus. Not as easy as it sounds but yet is as simple as it sounds.
Bases on today's reading - we have a model set up for us. Jesus took the opportunity to show the love that He had for His disciples by serving them. "Taking the very nature of a servant," (Phil. 2 paraphrase) and literally washing the dirty grimmy feet of those who followed Him. This was not done to scold the disciples because one of them did not do it - it was done as an example of love and compassion and as model for the disciples, and by extension you and I, to live by.
The question that I have is being a Jesus Follower rapped up solely in the acts of compassion and service alone? The easy answer is, No, not completely. it is definitely part of it, but being a Jesus follower is comprised of a both/and attitude. Love for God and Love for others - Serve God/ Serve Others. Loving God is seen in the way that we love others - Serving God is seen in the way that we serve others.
So the Rolled up Sleeves of Jesus reminds us that we love others and Love God at the same time! And they are not done in an attitude that draws attention to ourselves but draws attention to Jesus, first and foremost.
Our life Sign for the day - "Humility is the hall mark of my service!"
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