Jesus Teaches His Disciples to Serve

John 13:1-20

By washing the feet of his disciples before his death, Jesus was showing his love for them and teaching his followers to be willing to serve.  In these verses, Jesus reveals his heart and his mission.  He proves to these men that he did not come to be served, but to serve.  Even though he knew he would be betrayed, denied and deserted, he treated them all equally and prepared them for events that would change their lives forever.  His goal was to show them that if he was willing to be a servant, then all of his followers ought to be willing to serve as well.  His goal was to extend his mission on earth after he was gone.  They were to move into the world serving God, serving each other, and serving all people to whom they took the message of salvation.

Prayer: Dear Lord, please help us to be a true servant and have the heart of Christ and be willing to serve our enemies as readily as we serve our friends.  Amen.

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