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Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under His power, and that He had come from God and was returning to God; John 13:3 NIV
Jesus was the perfect example of servant leadership. This week, we will look at an example of that leadership, as we study the passage which describes an event I cannot fully comprehend. The King of kings washed the smelly feet of the disciples. The Creator got on His knees to show the full extent of His love.
While I don't quite understand that kind of love, I do appreciate it. And, from today's verse, I do know why Christ might have been persuaded to humble Himself in such a way. Jesus knew the responsibility given to Him, He knew where He came from, and He knew where He was going.
Jesus knew that God, His Father, had given Him ultimate authority. He knew that He had power over the devil because God had already promised Him victory. He didn't have to fear embarrassment, because God was protecting His reputation. Do you know the power God has given you? He said you can "resist the devil and he will flee you". He promised that "those who hope in Him will never be put to shame". He declared that you and I "can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". You and I, the children of God have power through Christ!
Jesus also knew that He came from God. Christ was there at the formation of the heavens and the earth. He was giving His approval when God spoke the universe into existence. He already knew the feeling of sitting at the right hand of God. Jesus' permanent address was Heaven. Those who have accepted Christ have also come from God. We are new creations. We are joint heirs with Christ. We are aliens, fellow pilgrims in a foreign land. This world is not our home. We are God's children; born under the law, but born again into grace.
Finally, Jesus knew where He was going! He knew God would not forsake Him, but would come to take Him Home again. You and I have that pro mise even today. Christ is waiting for the Father to give the signal, then He will come to get God's children. Those of us who are saved, will be going Home!
We can be servants, we can face the trials of another day, because we know God's power is in us, we know we belong to Him, and we know we will one day, perhaps very soon, be going Home!
Jesus was the perfect example of servant leadership. This week, we will look at an example of that leadership, as we study the passage which describes an event I cannot fully comprehend. The King of kings washed the smelly feet of the disciples. The Creator got on His knees to show the full extent of His love.
While I don't quite understand that kind of love, I do appreciate it. And, from today's verse, I do know why Christ might have been persuaded to humble Himself in such a way. Jesus knew the responsibility given to Him, He knew where He came from, and He knew where He was going.
Jesus knew that God, His Father, had given Him ultimate authority. He knew that He had power over the devil because God had already promised Him victory. He didn't have to fear embarrassment, because God was protecting His reputation. Do you know the power God has given you? He said you can "resist the devil and he will flee you". He promised that "those who hope in Him will never be put to shame". He declared that you and I "can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". You and I, the children of God have power through Christ!
Jesus also knew that He came from God. Christ was there at the formation of the heavens and the earth. He was giving His approval when God spoke the universe into existence. He already knew the feeling of sitting at the right hand of God. Jesus' permanent address was Heaven. Those who have accepted Christ have also come from God. We are new creations. We are joint heirs with Christ. We are aliens, fellow pilgrims in a foreign land. This world is not our home. We are God's children; born under the law, but born again into grace.
Finally, Jesus knew where He was going! He knew God would not forsake Him, but would come to take Him Home again. You and I have that pro mise even today. Christ is waiting for the Father to give the signal, then He will come to get God's children. Those of us who are saved, will be going Home!
We can be servants, we can face the trials of another day, because we know God's power is in us, we know we belong to Him, and we know we will one day, perhaps very soon, be going Home!
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