Serving out of Love

On Sunday, Phil Covert shared about serving and how serving others is serving God. Christ, himself, modeled servanthood by coming down to earth and giving his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). But, he didn't just choose to serve others through this one, great deed. He lived his life this way. He served others constantly. One example can be found in John 13:1-17. Take a minute and read it.

1. Why did Jesus do this particular act of service?
2. Why do you think Jesus washed his disciples' feet? Why did Peter want his whole body washed?
3. What did Christ encourage his disciples do now that their feet had been washed (verses 12-17)?

Application:

Make no mistake about it, this was a truly humble experience for Christ. He, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, got down and washed his disciples' feet - probably the dirtiest part of their bodies (Remember, they didn't have close-toed shoes or highly paved sidewalks back then. They walked in sandals on dirt roads).

Why did he do this? Because he wanted to show them the full extent of his love for them (v.1).

Is service to others and God for you an extent of your love for them or is it simply just and act that you are suppose to do?

At the end of his loving act, he challenged his disciples to go and do likewise. This week, choose to serve other and God. But, don't just do it because you are suppose to. Do it with a loving heart and a desire to serve. When we choose to serve that way, then we are truly emulating Christ's example.

Pray, then serve!