Christ Must Increase. I Must Decrease.Sample

GET OVER YOURSELF! 

We often lose sight of the big picture when we're smack dab in the center of our little universe- it's all too human. We can become so inwardly focused, complaining about everything and everyone around us, that we have to "get over ourselves" and stop behaving like we're the most important "whatever" and above everyone else. 

Jesus, King of Kings, Lord, and Savior, didn't think he was above washing his disciples' feet, a task kept for the lowliest slave in the house. He humbly removed their dusty sandals, held their (assumingly dirty) feet in His hands, and lovingly washed them over a basin of water with His clothing. 

And he did so fully aware that one of His disciples would betray him, Judas Iscariot, and another would disown Him, Peter. He showed them the full extent of His love and humility by washing their feet and told them they would be blessed if they did the same for others. 

How can you show such love and humility towards others? Can you try to let go of your selfish viewpoint or opinion long enough to see things through someone else's eyes? 

As believers, we are called to be humble, loving, caring, and not self-serving and self-centered. Jesus will bless you when you think beyond yourself and consider the needs of others. Perhaps you know someone who needs to be lovingly and gently led to the Cross, where they can be washed clean of their sins. You can do this when you become less and God becomes more.

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