Still Amazed He Would Wash Their Feet

Today, I spoke at a conference in San Antonio, Texas about the passage in John 13 where Jesus washed the disciples feet. The theme of the conference was "Be a Servant." To me there is no greater example of servanthood than that of the entire life of Christ and no greater image of what that life meant in summary than Jesus stooping to wash the grimy feet of his closest followers.

In a matter of hours he would be beaten, abused, mocked, rejected, and crucified. He knew that. Yet, he taught them such a valuable lesson about life, people, and our mission. In Mark He summarized His whole purpose for coming to earth by saying "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many" (10:45). Oh that I was that kind of servant. Totally, dedicated to others in life and death!

Friday, I stopped by a Christian Bookstore and saw this statue. What a simple scene, but what a profound challenge - "Be a Servant!" As I communicate the Word at Calvary tomorrow, it is my deepest passion to reflect to the body gathered the very image of Christ - the servant.