Today is Good Friday and yesterday was Maundy Thursday. Jesus just had what would be his last meal before his crucifixion, what we know today as the last supper. This would also be the time he washed his disciple's feet. He demonstrated humility and servanthood, the very embodiment of the suffering servant of Isaiah 53. Just before Jesus washed their feet, they were all arguing about who among them was the greatest. So surely none of them would be washing each other's feet. So He, who was indeed the greatest in the room, got down to his knees and washed their feet. This was the lowest position someone could put themselves in and Jesus God in the flesh did it. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to emulate him, serving one another in humility and love. When we seek superiority over others, that is highly displeasing to the Lord, and that is not the example he left us. I got it; you're probably not going to walk around offering to wash people's feet. But I challenge you to find a way to demonstrate Christ's love and humility and serve someone into greatness.
Prayer:
Jesus, I pray that you would give me the Spirit of humility and servanthood. Allow me to serve others into greatness and never seek a crown for my works, and everything that I do would be done in love for you! Jesus, you didn't wash my feet 2000 years ago in the upper room. But you washed me clean with your blood poured out on the cross when you knew I didn't deserve it. We love you, Jesus, and worship your Holy name. Hear my prayer, oh Lord. In your matchless name, I pray, Amen!
Written by Roberto Martinez