Devotional

In the upper room, hours before His crucifixion, Jesus did something that shocked His disciples. The Creator of the universe, the King of Kings, knelt down and washed His disciples’ feet. This wasn’t just a kind gesture—it was revolutionary. In that culture, washing feet was reserved for the lowest of servants. The roads were dusty, feet were dirty, and no respectable person would voluntarily take on such a demeaning task. Yet Jesus did exactly that. He removed His outer garments, wrapped a towel around His waist, and one by one, washed the dirt from His disciples’ feet. Can you imagine how they felt? Uncomfortable, certainly. Confused, probably. But Jesus was teaching them—and us—a profound lesson about love. True love isn’t about status or comfort. It’s not about what feels good or what benefits us. Real love, Christ-like love, is about service. It’s about willingly taking the lowest position to meet the needs of others. It’s about doing the dirty work that no one else wants to do. When we think about loving others, we often think about grand gestures or warm feelings. But Jesus shows us that love is found in the humble, everyday acts of service that put others before ourselves. This is the kind of love that defines His disciples. This is the kind of love that changes the world.

Bible Verse

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” – John 13:34

Reflection Question

What is one humble act of service you could perform this week that might make you uncomfortable but would genuinely meet someone else’s need?

Quote 

“The lowest act of service that could ever exist, the lowest act of giving, for that was the nastiest job. Oh, you’d think doing all of those dishes and cleaning up after all of those people would be pretty bad. No, this one was worse. An act of hospitality, an act of welcoming. The lowest servant would take the feet of those who were in attendance and wash them.”

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your example of humble service. Forgive me for the times I’ve been too proud to serve others in practical ways. Help me to see opportunities to love others as You have loved me—not just in words, but in tangible acts of service. Give me the courage to step out of my comfort zone to meet the needs of those around me. Amen.