Daily Devotional June 4th, 2009
WFC Daily Devotional for Series: “What if the Church”
“Walked Humbly” by Mike Bickley
Today’s Theme: “Humble Service”
Key Verses
3Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. (John 13:3-5)
12When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13“You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. (John 13:12-17)
Meditation
Yesterday we discussed the Christian call to live a life of humility. Now that sounds great, but what does living a life of humility mean? As Pastor Mike points out, part of humility is the willingness to serve others regardless of your position in life. Jesus provides us with an excellent example. In John 13, Jesus begins to prepare the disciples for His nearing departure by teaching them privately of things they will need to understand once He is gone. As the group breaks bread, Jesus begins to wash the feet of his disciples. Given Jewish culture, this act was a scandalous act of humility. Washing feet was generally a job for a slave and at best junior members of the room, which in this instance would have been the disciples. But Jesus, in full confidence, knowing exactly what God called him to do and the power and authority given Him by His Father acted in humility showing a willingness to do even the job of a Gentile slave. Jesus set an example that the Christian life is one of humble service to our God who has adopted us out of a life of destruction and to each other.
As we go into the world proclaiming the gospel, we will encounter individuals that need their feet washed. Some might need encouragement and prayer while others may need something tangible like a meal, ride, babysitter, or etc… While logistically, we are incapable of being of service to everyone that crosses our path, we can ensure that we have a heart of humble service that is willing to follow God’s call of service to others.
Question to Consider
Am I truly willing to humbly serve others as God calls me?
This week’s devotional author is Marquel JaCoway. He can be contacted at svh071880@yahoo.com
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