STAY HUMBLE

Foot-washing was an expression of hospitality extends to people in Biblical times.  Foot-washing was typically performed by the lowest servants in the household. But at the Last Supper, Jesus washed His disciple's feet.  He explained to them that this act is an example of the humble attitude that we must always be ready to perform for each other.

 (Luke 7:44-50).  Jesus was very humble, and He wants us to be humble to each other as well, this is what He was teaching His disciples by washing their feet.  (John 13:5-14 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. 6 Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to Him, “Lord, are You washing my feet?” 7 Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this.” 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.)

Father, keep us humble and in Your will; let us not think too highly of ourselves, but in humility value others more than ourselves. Lord, help us be patient bearing with one another in love and unity.  Father, let us do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but do everything out of love.  Lord, help us be willing to associate with people of low position and keep us lowly in Spirit so that we may gain honor from You. Father, let us not desire outward adornments, such as elaborate hairstyles, the wearing of gold jewelry, or beautiful clothes.  Rather, it should be that of our inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quite Spirit, which is of great worth in Your sight, in Jesus name, Amen