Thursday, January 25, 2007

King and Servant

One of the things I find amazing about Jesus is how he would honestly admit that he is the rightful ruler of the universe, and take a humble place as servant.

In John's Gospel chapter 21 (which I finished reading through this morning) Jesus presents himself as the Risen Son of God, and then cooks everybody some breakfast!

And listen to these words from John chapter 13:
Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off 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.

Yes, I am the King of all Kings and Lord of all Lords. Now, please let me wash your feet!

And Jesus went on to say that if he, our Lord and Master can do this, we must also floow his lead and humbly serve others.

It really is true that
No one ever spoke the way this man did.