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Consider how Jesus taught about service…
- He didn’t tell them to wash each others feet. He demonstrated it. A picture is worth a thousand words.
- He didn’t assign the job to his least favorite disciple (Judas) to punish him and he didn’t assign it to the disciple He loved (John). He also didn’t assign the job to Peter to learn humility because he was going to teach it to Peter in a different way. He did it himself.
- Jesus even washed the feet of perhaps his greatest enemy… Judas. And I’m guessing that he thoroughly washed Judas’ feet. What an unforgettable lesson to demonstrate to us all to “love” our enemies.
- Consider the timing of this event. He could have washed their feet at any time during his ministry but he did it just prior to his betrayal. Extremely impactful and burned into their memories.
Actions can be more powerful than words. Whatever lessons you may want to teach (respect, love, hospitality, truthfulness, forgiveness, dedication, hard work) demonstrate them first in your own life.
Words without actions are like a car without wheels… they won’t ever leave the garage.
