His Cross Our HopeSýnishorn

I felt a moment’s hesitation as I saw poop on the toilet, wall, and all over the legs of the older child I’d taken to the zoo. We were in the family bathroom and I knew what had to be done. Could I handle this uncomfortable situation?

My love for the ten-year-old boy enabled me to calmly clean up the mess. Being disabled, he was unable to clean himself. At that moment, Jesus gave me the grace to think of my young friend before myself. I was happy to care for him in this way.

Not long before Jesus Christ would be arrested and face death, He demonstrated His love for the disciples in a beautiful way. At the last supper, He shared with them, Jesus, God in the flesh, got up and began to wash His disciples’ feet. He performed this lowly servant’s dirty job to set an example for us.

Jesus portrayed how He wants us to live. He calls us to willingly humble ourselves and meet needs. Our default as humans is to demand our rights, take care of ourselves, and let pride reign. To follow the example of our Lord, we must lay down our self-importance.

When we love as Jesus did, we willingly serve each other.

How can you help someone today?

~Susan Aken

Writer and blogger