Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.John 13:14-17
When I am able, I like to treat myself to a pedicure. I like the feel of the warm water, the soothing massage, and of course the benefit of having all that dead and calloused skin removed. It really is a privilege to have someone else take care of your feet, but those who do this service so often go unnoticed.
Sure they are doing there job, but think about it. They are touching and unfortunately sometimes smelling the roughest parts of bodies. They do you so without complaint. They take their time, try to make polite conversation and connect with whom they are providing the service, and make what was once not so pretty beautiful.
Christ did this for His Disciples and He does this for everyday. We walk in this world full of its dirt. Sometimes we pick up the smudges and smells of sin. We walk into our prayer closets and He cleanses us. He wipes the dust off of our feet and bates us so that we can be renewed. Jesus pampers us as He massages us with His love. His word scrapes away the harsh places in our heart to reveal a soft and tender side. He served then and He is still serving. The question is are we?
Are we following His example. Are we being a servant to our brothers and sisters. Are we bathing them in love? Are we humbling ourselves to get to their level so that they can understand the word of God and His love for us or do we let the smells hinder us? Are we providing service with a smile and a heart of gratitude for the opportunity to do so?
These are questions I must ask of myself and I must actively seek opportunities to wash the feet of my neighbors. Talk is good, but action is do much better. Lord may I follow your example. May I share your grace with this dying world. May I put into action the things that You have called me to do. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
Amen Jennifer. Feet washing is a humbling experience. I like to get pedicures as well. Even though, my feet does not require scraping, I love to get my toes polished. Most of the time, I get a pedicure for the feet and leg massage and to sit in that massage chair to releive my stress. Afterwards, I feel better and able to serve others after that relaxing experience.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Frances. The leg massage is the best. It is good for us to take care of ourselves so that we can care for others.
DeleteIndeed it is Jennifer. If we are exhausted and depleted we have nothing to give to others.
DeleteJennifer, today is thursday and I haven't seen a post from you in two days, either here or first five. I pray you are well! I look forward daily to your post, your outpouring of love for God and all those around you!
ReplyDeleteHello Tammy. My schedule is s little off, but I have been posting to First5 and here. Today's blog post is about not allowing our intellect to supersede God's wisdom and sovereignty. I posted in First5 too. Thank you so much for checking in on me. I pray you are well too.
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