Keeping the Pace with Rev. Joshua Ssali
Servant-hood and Love
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Daily Devotional Theme: Servant-hood and Love Read:Exodus 12:1-14; 1 Cor 11:23-29; Matthew 26:17-75. John 13:1-17 “It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end… The evening meal was in progress, so he got up from the 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, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him…” ( John 13:1-17) During campaigns, aspiring leaders sing, dance for the community, walk barefoot, eat at Slams and markets, and interact with people of low status, demonstrating the spirit of servant leadership as they seek voters. It’s said, “The way to the throne is through servants’ quarters.” Matthew H., however, “A man can counterfeit hope and all the other graces, but it is very difficult to counterfeit humility. One soon detects mock humility.” On this Holy Thursday, or Maundy Thursday (Maundy from the Latin mandatum, meaning “commandment,” from John 13:34, “A new command I give you”), Jesus knew that the time had come for him to die in obedience to the Father’s will. He revealed humble service and leadership (13:1-17). His coming was an act of love for all mankind (3:16). Foot-washing was common in Palestine. The streets were dusty, and people wore sandals without socks. It was a sign of honor for a host to provide a servant to wash a guest’s feet; this task was usually performed by the lowest slave. Not providing for it was considered a breach of hospitality (1 Samuel 25:41; Luke 7:40-50; 1 Timothy 5:10). Wives often washed their husbands' feet, and children washed their parents' feet. Most people, of course, had to wash their own feet. Jesus washed his disciples’ feet to demonstrate servant leadership, love, and humility. A king! No wonder Peter hesitated. Being a Christian means serving others with humility and love, even your enemies, just as Jesus did with Judas. As you pray, Ask God to instill in you the grace of humility and servanthood. In Jesus’ name. Amen. By Rev. Godfrey Kyome
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