This journey isn't getting any easier...
Monday challenged my capacity to love. Tuesday, my obedience. Wednesday, my faith. Today, it's humilty.
Jesus, knowing his authority, washed feet. And he insisted on it.
Most of these guys were going to abandon him in a few hours. Yet Jesus washed their feet.
Peter tried to put him off. But that wouldn't fly. This is the guy who is going to deny Jesus, cursing while doing so. Yet Jesus washed his feet.
Judas was still there. And Jesus washed his feet.
Could I have done that? Thankfully, I can't answer that question. I don't know what's going to happen in a few hours. I don't know who will deny knowing me. I don't know who will betray me. And I'm glad I don't.
I wonder if I really have a true grasp on humility. The picture I ususally get in my mind of humility is someone of low position. But it doesn't take humility for someone of low position to serve. Humility requires someone of high position voluntarily setting aside that position in order to serve. That's what Jesus did.
Do I? Sometimes? Often? Ever?
Or are those times that I take the role of servant, really because I know there is reward in service? You know, the "last shall be first" thing. Hmmm...
Lord Jesus, thank you for your model of humility. And thank you for causing me to question mine. Lord, I know I'm to be humble, but my attitude still leaves much to be desired. Forgive me. And change me. Amen.
1 comment:
PJ,
Your writings this week have really touched me. I hope many others have had the opportunity to read your thoughts and think about how they measure up. Of course we will never be perfect like our Savior but we sure can repent and turn our hearts and mind to loving, serving like Christ. And set our hearts and minds to stand firm in our faith. Thank you for your commitment to serve and grow in Christ.
c
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