Jesus the King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s to whom all power as been given, got on his hands and knees and washed his disciples feet because he loved them. He wanted to show them that because of His love for them He was willing to serve them to the point of getting down and dirty. He wanted them to understand that if they were to be leaders then they too would have to be willing to humble themselves and loving serve others.
(Matthew 13:1 & 4) Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. Rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
He wasn’t afraid of what people thought of him. He stripped down and got to work. His Father had given all things into His hands. He had come from God and was going to God. He knew who He was and the power given to him and yet he was still willing to serve them to the point of washing their feet like the lowliest servant would do. This is true love and true leadership. This is the example that he longs for us to follow.
(Matthew 13:12-17) 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 out to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow: do as I have done to you.”
A true leader is also a servant. If Jesus is willing to serve, than we too as his servants must be willing to serve Him and others with a humble and meek heart. It does not matter what leadership responsibilities we have, our notoriety, or what our reputation maybe. If we are to be effective leaders than we must chose to serve others with a loving and compassionate heart.
What if we are called on by the church to help distribute food to the poor, minister in the prison, help out in children’s ministry, maybe even clean up a bathroom? Would we be willing to sacrifice our time? How would our attitude be? Could we do it lovingly?
How about at home? How do we serve our family? Do we feel because we have contributed that our work, our part is done? What if more was required? Do we serve in our own home without expecting something in return or needing recognition for our sacrifice? I truly believe with all my heart that ministry begins at home. If we are willing to serve outside of the home with sincere hopes of helping change someone’s life, then how much more should we be willing to serve our own family with those same hopes and expectations? May our Lord help us to be leaders willing to serve with a loving heart.
Lord, thank you for setting these examples for us to follow. They help humble us and put our lives into perceptive. Give us the heart of a servant. We long to follow your example and serve others in love. We reject any feelings of pride or superiority that may try to hinder our hearts from being more subservient. We thank you. In Jesus. Amen.
(Matthew 13:1 & 4) Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. Rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
He wasn’t afraid of what people thought of him. He stripped down and got to work. His Father had given all things into His hands. He had come from God and was going to God. He knew who He was and the power given to him and yet he was still willing to serve them to the point of washing their feet like the lowliest servant would do. This is true love and true leadership. This is the example that he longs for us to follow.
(Matthew 13:12-17) 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 out to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow: do as I have done to you.”
A true leader is also a servant. If Jesus is willing to serve, than we too as his servants must be willing to serve Him and others with a humble and meek heart. It does not matter what leadership responsibilities we have, our notoriety, or what our reputation maybe. If we are to be effective leaders than we must chose to serve others with a loving and compassionate heart.
What if we are called on by the church to help distribute food to the poor, minister in the prison, help out in children’s ministry, maybe even clean up a bathroom? Would we be willing to sacrifice our time? How would our attitude be? Could we do it lovingly?
How about at home? How do we serve our family? Do we feel because we have contributed that our work, our part is done? What if more was required? Do we serve in our own home without expecting something in return or needing recognition for our sacrifice? I truly believe with all my heart that ministry begins at home. If we are willing to serve outside of the home with sincere hopes of helping change someone’s life, then how much more should we be willing to serve our own family with those same hopes and expectations? May our Lord help us to be leaders willing to serve with a loving heart.
Lord, thank you for setting these examples for us to follow. They help humble us and put our lives into perceptive. Give us the heart of a servant. We long to follow your example and serve others in love. We reject any feelings of pride or superiority that may try to hinder our hearts from being more subservient. We thank you. In Jesus. Amen.
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