John 13:34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
Love does not give people what they deserve. Love gives people what they need. And love is willing to serve the lowest. Some of you may think of yourself as above changing diapers and wonder if maybe you could teach a Bible class somewhere. But there is no task too menial for love to do. This includes the work in the kitchen, the work in the nursery, or anything else. Love does whatever needs to be done. What motivates people to do that? In John 13 we see the Lord of Glory, who knew He came from God and was going to God, who made the Universe and scooped out the seas. He placed the mountains, flung out the sun, moon, and stars. And He washed fishermen*s feet.
Ephesians 4:32 says And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ*s sake hath forgiven you.
Paul essentially said, if Jesus forgives me, then surely, I can forgive you, right? Of course. If Jesus washed my feet, then surely, I can wash yours. Remember Jesus* words in John 13:14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another*s feet.
How do you serve those around you? What are jobs that most people overlook that you could help with? Consider what Christ has done for you. How does that motivate you to love others? Do a task you normally overlook to serve someone else today.
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