God speaks today Wednesday | July 24, 2024
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
(Joshua 24:15)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) Imitating Christ in Service
The act of Christ washing the feet of his disciples is a powerful example of humility and service that leaders should emulate. It demonstrates the importance of serving others with true joy and Christian devotion, without expecting anything in return. We all wear a cloak of pride, false modesty, or hypocrisy that prevents us from serving others with sincerity. However, imitating Christ in service requires total surrender and burying all bitterness of the heart. The Lord gives us opportunities every day to discover areas in our Christian life where we can serve others, and we need wisdom from on high to do so. Let us imitate the example of our Savior and serve others with humility and love.
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Cross Reference
And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.
(1 Kings 18:21)And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice.
(Judges 6:10)Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works: but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images.
(Exodus 23:24)And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law.
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