I am thinking that John chapter 13 verses 4 through to 10 , hark back to Leviticus chapter 8 verses 22 to the end of the chapter , where Moses consecrates the Levites for the services . In the washing of his desciples feet Jesus is ceremoniously cleansing them ready for the work that they will accomplish after he has gone on ahead .
I can certainly see that, and I also recognize something that isn't highlighted as much as it should be: humility. The act of washing feet was a task reserved for slaves, and Jesus performed this just after the disciples debated who would be the greatest in the kingdom. Through this action, Jesus teaches the principle of servant leadership, which I believe is quite rare today. While some churches may exemplify this, many preachers, teachers, and leaders seem more interested in being served and profiting from their roles. Paul says this several times saying he is a servant, "he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant".
Thank you , John chapter 13 took me back to Leviticus 8 especially because of verse 9 where Peter says : not my feet only , but my hands and my head . Leviticus chapter 8 verse 23 : And he slew it ( the ram of consecration ) ; and Moses took the blood of it , and put it upon the tip of Aaron's right ear , and upon the thumb of his right hand , and upon the great toe of his right foot .
Matthew chapter 10 verse 14 .
With regard to humility , it's not something that comes naturally to most of us , we have to actively work on putting others before ourselves and not looking to impress the world or the people of it , but rather be conscious of the absolute fact that God sees us . All day every day , and he expects certain behaviours and attitudes from us , 1st Timothy chapter 6 , the whole thing , is very good at reminding me what I am , what I am not and what is expected of me . I don't always do the right thing but I ask God to always let me know when I haven't . You can't repent of your sin if you are not conscious of it . We must never forget that we are sinners by nature and without Christ in our lives , we would remain estranged from God because of our sinfulness . How much must God love us and want us close to Him in that He has devised such a pure and perfect means to reconcile us to Himself . Love is all , His love for Jesus ,His love for us , Jesus's love for God and Jesus's love for us . Jesus's obedience to God's Will . All we have to do is believe and trust and rejoice in God's love and mercy .
I can certainly see that, and I also recognize something that isn't highlighted as much as it should be: humility. The act of washing feet was a task reserved for slaves, and Jesus performed this just after the disciples debated who would be the greatest in the kingdom. Through this action, Jesus teaches the principle of servant leadership, which I believe is quite rare today. While some churches may exemplify this, many preachers, teachers, and leaders seem more interested in being served and profiting from their roles. Paul says this several times saying he is a servant, "he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant".
God bless,
RLW
Matthew chapter 10 verse 14 .
With regard to humility , it's not something that comes naturally to most of us , we have to actively work on putting others before ourselves and not looking to impress the world or the people of it , but rather be conscious of the absolute fact that God sees us . All day every day , and he expects certain behaviours and attitudes from us , 1st Timothy chapter 6 , the whole thing , is very good at reminding me what I am , what I am not and what is expected of me . I don't always do the right thing but I ask God to always let me know when I haven't . You can't repent of your sin if you are not conscious of it . We must never forget that we are sinners by nature and without Christ in our lives , we would remain estranged from God because of our sinfulness . How much must God love us and want us close to Him in that He has devised such a pure and perfect means to reconcile us to Himself . Love is all , His love for Jesus ,His love for us , Jesus's love for God and Jesus's love for us . Jesus's obedience to God's Will . All we have to do is believe and trust and rejoice in God's love and mercy .
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