John 13:1-5

It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.

The evening meal was being served, and the devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.

Where did Jesus get the strength to serve his disciples in this way? (HINT: See the words in BOLD above.)

Sometimes, we want recognition or a trophy for serving. We will serve if someone serves us. Those are all conditions for serving. It's not the way Jesus serves.

Jesus serves when no one asks him to serve. He doesn't do it for people to applaud him. He serves because He genuinely cares about you.

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How could you serve someone today? How could you sacrificially give to them without getting recognition or applause?

Pray for someone?

Give food or water to someone?

Do housework for someone?

What is God saying to you? Ask Him now and then obey what He says.