His Right to Servitude

Most are familiar with the story of Jesus washing the disciple feet. There is an interesting statement that came from Simon when He began to wash his. “Peter saith unto Him, thou shalt never wash my feet.” I’m sure Peter thought this to be a worthy declaration. But, as usual, like most of us, he didn’t realize what he was saying. No matter how commendable it may have sounded.

You see, he was refusing to let Jesus do something in his life, which was needful. But, Peter evidently thought it too lowly for Jesus. Will we never get it through our thick skulls that Jesus loves to serve us? He said it Himself, “I came to minister.” He is the eternal Servant! It is the likes of most of us that detest servitude. And look upon those who do with disgust.

Is there some area of your life that seems either insignificant or too lowly for you to allow Jesus to be a part of, and help you? If so, in essence, you’re saying to Him, “Thou shalt never…” If you refuse to let Him enter that part of your life, then He says to you, as He did to Peter, “If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.”