MORNING MANNA 7-21-21
OUR EXAMPLE
“For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”- John 13:15
We all need examples and there is no better example than Christ. He is perfect in every area of life, but here we see Him setting Himself before us as an example in one particular area – serving others.
He had met with the apostles in the upper room just before the Passover and His crucifixion. Yet His thoughts were on others. Knowing His time was short He used this occasion to demonstrate His love by washing the feet of His disciples! Afterward He asked them if they understood what He had done. He expected them to learn a lesson from His love, as well we all should. Then He issues a command, counsel, and a challenge by saying, ” do as I have done to you”.
An event like this is not what anyone would expect. Normally it would be the servant washing his master’s feet, not the master washing the servants feet. Think about it. The Creator washed the feet of His creatures. The King of kings and Lord of lords stooped down to wash the filthy feet of His subjects. Such acts of humility simply are not expected among men – but this is Jesus!
May God help us to observe His ways and obey His will by being of service to others as He commanded. In doing so others see something of Jesus in us and hopefully will have a desire to know Him as their Lord and Savior. So, rather than demanding attention and desiring admiration let us display our affection for others by offering them our aid in their time of need.- HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
