We are told, “He [Jesus] took a towel, and girded Himself…and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel.” Who would ever have believed the Deity that laid the foundation of the world would humble Himself to wash the feet of men such as these. We’re told it was done that He might leave us an example. An example, I say, of not the lesser, but the greater and more spiritual offering Himself in menial service. “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
To be sure, we are “puffed-up” when we despair of a humble ministry. And when this happens, we can be confident the glory has departed. Greatness leaves when haughtiness enters. Christlikeness is when we perform tasks that do not cry or lift up their voice in the streets, that need no trumpet to announce their achievements. Whenever we become tired of the towel we can know we have lost our Christ-like dignity.
I encourage each true servant of Christ who is becoming “weary in well doing,” to keep on keeping on. DON’T THROW IN THE TOWEL!
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