In the previous blog, we were
introduced to what may be called ‘Centring.’ Namely, bringing into focus, or
highlighting the fact that others need to be at the centre of our thoughts and
actions and not our self. Continuing on centring
as a Kingdom of God lifestyle, I would like to ask a question. “What is conceivably
the best illustration of centring that we
could inspire us?”
For me, it would have to be when Jesus humbled
Himself and washed the disciple’s feet (John 13). He chose the place of a servant and served them. Do not forget that also
included washing Judas’ feet,
4 “So He got up from the
table, took off His robe, wrapped a towel around His waist, 5 and
poured water into a basin. Then He began to wash the disciples’ feet,
drying them with the towel He had around Him… 12 After washing their
feet, He put on His robe again and sat down and asked, ‘Do you understand what
I was doing?’ 14 And since I,
your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s
feet” (Jn 13:4-5,12,14 NLT).
Wow, what a powerful image and
example of the Kingdom of God. Jesus was centring the disciples as He served
them, and showed them how it is done.
Jesus said that His followers were to wash the feet of
others. What would this look like for us today? How can we take the focus off
ourselves, humble ourselves and serve those around us? Can we do this despite
the cost and what others might say about us?
Pause in His presence for a
moment and think this over…
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