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The Bible Reveals Who God is and What He Has Done

John 13:13-14| “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”

If you’ve ever had someone who has done something extraordinarily kind for you, you’ll know that it fundamentally changes the way that you look at other people. Maybe it was someone who helped you through a hard time physically, financially, or spiritually–but no matter what, it makes you reassess the way that you treat others.

Extraordinary kindness is what we see Jesus extending in this passage of Scripture. During the time of Jesus, only the lowest servant would wash all of the feet of those who entered the house. None of the disciples were willing to take that lowly position. So what does Jesus do? He gets up–even though out of everyone he deserved the most to be glorified–and washes the feet of his disciples. As a matter of fact, Jesus describes his ministry when he says, “For even the Son of Man [Jesus] did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

Jesus’ example shows us that God is a God of grace, love, and service. That act of kindness ought to change us; it ought to leave a mark on us and make us more grace-filled, love-filled, and serving. There are those around us who God has placed in our path so that we can follow Jesus’ example and serve them in extraordinary ways. The Bible shows us that God is a God of extraordinary grace, love and service and we should be too.

Reflect:

• Since Jesus extended his grace, love, and service to you, how do you think you can best thank him for those gifts today?
• Who is someone in your life today that you can show extraordinary grace, love, and service to?