Are You a Humble Servant?

N.T.#760  "Are You a Humble Servant?"

March 23, 2026 

John 13-Part 2 

LET IT GLOW

Jesus had spent 3 years teaching, leading, praying for, and loving His disciples. Here we see the Christ as a servant. It was custom for a servant to be greeting visitors at the door of a host. The servant would remove the guest's sandals, rinse each foot with water, wipe off the dirt with a clean towel. 

Jesus is in the Upper Room expressing His love to those closest to Him, the disciples. John gives an overview, not a lot of details. Here is what He did:

• After eating His last supper with the guys, Jesus riseth from the supper table (a low table).
• He laid aside His garment, 
• Jesus took a towel and girded Himself. He pulled His tunic up in a belt so Jesus would not trip on it.
• Jesus poured water into the bason.
• He began to wash the disciples' feet, then wiped them with a towel.

If anyone deserved their feet washed, it was King Jesus, but no one did it for Him. He was the one which should have had this kind of service and devotion shown to Him. It was not so. Jesus washed all 24 feet, down on His knees.  Even Judas got his feet washed-the betrayer.

LET IT GROW 

Do we ask the Lord Jesus to remove the dirt and grime of sin in our heart?

Are we willing to be a servant for Jesus?  

Do we bend down and help those who can't return it?

If we receive grace and mercy, shouldn't we share it with others?

LET IT GO 

Lord, I do things I shouldn't and don't do things I should do.

I am a sinner in need of a Savior's love today.

Hold me in Your arms.

Help me bend down and serve others, then lift me up in Your arms.

To You be the glory.