Sosoma Jr
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- Aug 7, 2020
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S E R V E.
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
Mark 10:45.
The room felt oppressive to the twelve. But it wasn't really the temperature or the humidity that was the problem it was the unspoken expectation that something needed to be done by someone other than themselves.
Baskets of fresh bread and jugs of grape juice covered much of the table. A basin of freshly drawn water waited by two large stone water pots with a towel neatly folded beside it. What was missing on that warm evening was a servant to bring the water and towel and wash those thirteen pairs of feet.
Obviously, one of them would have to step forward. The Teacher's followers each had an idea of who should humble himself. Those with seniority thought that the younger members of the team should step forward. The newcomers thought that they were just as good as anyone else on the team. So each man waited, refusing to serve.
The Teacher quietly stood and walked across the room. Deliberately he removed his cloak, folded it and set it aside. He wrapped the large towel around His waist and bent over to pick up the basin of water. He walked over to one of His followers, knelt down and washed his feet.
For years the Teacher's calloused hands had held a hammer, nails and rough cut lumber. Now they held the dust feet of His followers. One by one, He washed His followers' feet and dried them thoroughly with His towel. Repeatedly He had to pour out the dirty water and replace it with fresh.
Everyone watched.
The Teacher sat down to eat. Everyone's feet were now clean, except His. No one served Him. He felt no resentment. He had just served....and that was all that mattered.
MENTORING MOMENTS.
1. Think of a time when someone served your needs in an unselfish way. How did their kind act impact you? Think of a time when you served someone with no benefit to yourself.
Why does unselfish service need to be a daily part of your life?
2. Read John 13:1-20. What did Jesus teach about serving others by His example? Discover what groups of people God calls us to especially serve:
Isaiah 1:17..................
Jeremiah 7:6..............
Jeremiah 22:3............
James 1:27.................
3. Practice serving someone today without any benefit to you.
4.What would be the result if you intentionally served the needs of orphans, widows, strangers and the poor?
God bless you.
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
Mark 10:45.
The room felt oppressive to the twelve. But it wasn't really the temperature or the humidity that was the problem it was the unspoken expectation that something needed to be done by someone other than themselves.
Baskets of fresh bread and jugs of grape juice covered much of the table. A basin of freshly drawn water waited by two large stone water pots with a towel neatly folded beside it. What was missing on that warm evening was a servant to bring the water and towel and wash those thirteen pairs of feet.
Obviously, one of them would have to step forward. The Teacher's followers each had an idea of who should humble himself. Those with seniority thought that the younger members of the team should step forward. The newcomers thought that they were just as good as anyone else on the team. So each man waited, refusing to serve.
The Teacher quietly stood and walked across the room. Deliberately he removed his cloak, folded it and set it aside. He wrapped the large towel around His waist and bent over to pick up the basin of water. He walked over to one of His followers, knelt down and washed his feet.
For years the Teacher's calloused hands had held a hammer, nails and rough cut lumber. Now they held the dust feet of His followers. One by one, He washed His followers' feet and dried them thoroughly with His towel. Repeatedly He had to pour out the dirty water and replace it with fresh.
Everyone watched.
The Teacher sat down to eat. Everyone's feet were now clean, except His. No one served Him. He felt no resentment. He had just served....and that was all that mattered.
MENTORING MOMENTS.
1. Think of a time when someone served your needs in an unselfish way. How did their kind act impact you? Think of a time when you served someone with no benefit to yourself.
Why does unselfish service need to be a daily part of your life?
2. Read John 13:1-20. What did Jesus teach about serving others by His example? Discover what groups of people God calls us to especially serve:
Isaiah 1:17..................
Jeremiah 7:6..............
Jeremiah 22:3............
James 1:27.................
3. Practice serving someone today without any benefit to you.
4.What would be the result if you intentionally served the needs of orphans, widows, strangers and the poor?
God bless you.
