BE HUMBLE

 On the night before he was put to death, Jesus taught Peter and the other apostles an important lesson in humility. Earlier, Jesus had sent Peter and John to get things ready for the last meal that Jesus would share with them as a human. The preparations likely included making sure that basin and towels were available so that the guests could have their feet washed before the meal. But who would care for this humble task when the time came?

Without hesitation, Jesus showed extraordinary humility. Much to the astonishment of the apostles, he did something that a servant would normally do. Jesus took off his outer garments, wrapped a towel around his waist, put water in the basin, and started washing their feet. (John 13:4, 5) It may have taken some time to wash the feet of 12 apostles-including Judas, who was going to betray him. Yet, Jesus humbly completed the task. Then Jesus patiently explained: "Do you understand what I have done to you? You address me as 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and you are correct, for I am such. Therefore, if I, the Lord and Teacher, washed your feet, you also should wash the feet of one another." - JOHN 13:12-14. 

Next time: BE HUMBLE - Conclusion

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