If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
John 13:14 (KJV)
Think of a person who always wants to be the leader, the one in charge, and the one whose name is on the flyer. In our world, greatness is measured by how many people serve you, but in the Kingdom, greatness is measured by how many people you serve. Jesus, the Creator of the universe, picked up a basin of water and a towel to do the dirtiest, most humble job in the room. He didn't just teach about humility; He modeled the "ministry of the towel."
Christian Maturity is the willingness to do the jobs that no one else wants to do, without needing a title or a "thank you" to feel significant. It is the heart that looks for the person who is overlooked and finds a way to lift them up.
Friends, your hands are meant for spiritually washing others, not just for waving in worship. Do not allow a spirit of entitlement or "spiritual status" to keep you from the blessing of service.
Spiritual maturity is found in the believer who is most comfortable when they are helping someone else succeed. This week, Strengthen your walk with a daily search for "feet to wash"—looking for the practical, humble needs in your home, your church, or your community.
As you stoop low to serve, you are actually rising high in the eyes of the Father.
Let your life be defined by your helpfulness rather than your demands. Yield your "right to be served" to the example of the Master today.
Lord, give me the heart of a servant, is our prayer today. Help me to see the needs of others through Your eyes and to serve them with the same love You have shown me. In Jesus name, Amen.
Based on a KJV Devotional
