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 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 13:3-5.[NIV]
I like the scene from the film Bruce Almighty, where Bruce meets God. The story is that News reporter, Bruce, is fed up with God due to series of bad events that happen in his life. He then meets with God, who is the caretaker in a large building and mopping the floor when Bruce walks in.
“You mind giving me a hand with this floor?” he says to Bruce. “What? Yes, I mind” Bruce replies.
I see biblical truth here. God has indeed humbled himself by coming to earth as a human and dying on a cross. Jesus also shows us a model for humility by washing his disciples’ feet.
There is the tendency in us to want to be God, to exert our power, authority and control and avoid the menial jobs. God however calls us to die to ourselves and serve others.
Jon Seaton
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