DCLM Sincere Milk 21 December 2023 — Our Master’s Example
DCLM Sincere Milk 21 December 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Our Master’s Example
Topic: Our Master’s Example
Text: John 13:4-8
4He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
7Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
8Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
Key Verse: “After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.” John 13:5
Message
In the olden days in Israel, washing off the feet was the first act of hospitality shown to a stranger who came to someone’s house. The traditional Israelites wore only sandals; hence, washing was refreshing as well as maintaining cleanliness. In the case of ordinary people, the host provided the water and the guests washed their own feet, but in the house of the wealthy class, the washing was done by a slave. It was looked upon as the lowliest and meanest of all services. But what a surprising show of humility that Jesus Christ, our Lord and Master, should wash the feet of His disciples.
Every believer should follow this wonderful example of the Master. We should be willing and ready to do anything and everything for Jesus and His body, which is the church of God. We should not consider any work in the house of God too lowly or inferior for us to do. We should live to show the humility of Jesus at all times. Apart from singing in the church, make yourself available in cleaning the church, arranging seats, serving food/washing of plates during programmes and other little assignments in the house of God. Humility attracts honour and promotion. Great rewards await you as you follow the Master’s example.
Further Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, help me to walk with You and follow Your example of humility.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
