"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him"
John 13:15-16
Would it be correct if an employer served an employee? Or if a king served a civilian? Our first guess would probably be no, but the King of kings servers us every single day, by protecting us and guiding us.
Sometimes we believe that since we have Christ in our hearts we are superior than the world, than a custodian at a nearby cafe. We need to see life the way Jesus did when He washed the disciples feet.
"Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power; and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from his meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples feet."
John 13:3-5
The humility of Jesus is simply amazing. It was not humiliating for Jesus to do so because He knew who He was, the Son of God. In order to be able to serve, we need to realize we are sons/daughters of the almighty King. That doesn't mean we are superior than the world, but that we are ambassadors in this world. If Jesus was willing to serve his disciples even after Judas turned Him in, why aren't WE willing to serve others, even those who curse us. We need to obtain knowledge to comprehend that serving others wont make us inferior either, but that we have a willing heart to serve our neighbor, to serve the Lord. How can we say we serve the Lord if we don't serve our neighbor?
Let's begin to serve others and not expect other to serve us because we are musicians, because we are evangelists. Because he who has a humble and serving heart will see God's kingdom and will eventually be rewarded for his silent duty.
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