"I have given you an examle to follow. Do as I have done to you."

John 13:15 NLT

This quote is a direct command from Jesus to His disciples, following His act of washing their feet.

The instruction means that jesus has set an example of humble service, and His followers are now expected to serve one another in the same way.

The passage emphasizes that leaders, and indeed all believers, should not seek to be served but should serve others with Love and humility, as demonstrated by Jesus.

How often do you wash someon's feet whether literal or not?

Jesus went on to say:

"I tell you the truth, slaves are noth greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who send the message."

John 13:16 NLT

But here is the thing:

"Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them."

John 13:17 NLT

I love Blessings.

I don't serve other to receive a Blessing, but I receive a Blessing for serving others.

I wnt to add one more twist to this teaching.

By washing the feet of the disciples, Jesus hs destroyed any claims a person can have to be "too good" to humbly serve others.

Human nature vaily says lesser tasks are for lesser people, and the lowly should serve the superior.

Jesus' teaching by example is that humility and service are the obligation of all Christians. Those who understand this are blessed by obeying it.

Lord God,

Thank you for commanding me to serve others. But just as You served others out of Love, I should serve others out of Love.

Amen

— Dennis