The Power to Serve

John 13:4-5 – So Jesus got up from the meal, took of His outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around His waist. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash His disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around Him.

Jesus demonstrated what service should look like. He did not consider serving His disciples or us as something that was beneath Him. He willingly gave His life for us by dying on the cross.

Jesus is the perfect example of servanthood. He gave and keeps on giving of Himself. In order for us to serve effectively, humility must be a foundation of our lives. Without humility, we will not be able to serve unselfishly.

When we choose to serve others, we set aside our own desires in order to meet the needs of others. Serving unselfishly is not a natural character trait. It takes perseverance and humility to submit our pride, ego, and needs so we can walk in someone else’s shoes and make a difference in their life.

The power to serve comes though a relationship with Jesus Christ. He gives us the power and desire to say, “Yes, I am available and willing for whatever is needed from me.”

The greatest key to serving is that you are not limited to a single position. You are at a place where God is molding you. When serving in Christ, you will always experience unspeakable joy.

Jesus is our perfect model of a servant, and we should follow His example and serve as He served.

Ponder and meditate on this:

When is serving others so vital in my growth?