It’s cool….today Seth sent us an email about the service projects for youth week. Right after reading that, I was reading in John, about how Jesus washed the disciples feet:
[[ "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. " ]] -John 13:4-5
and that he told them to love one another:
[[ "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."]] -John 13:34-35
This was pretty cool because I realized how we really need to get over ourselves and be more like Jesus. Jesus did such a lowly job that a servant would do, washing his disciples’ feet. And while this is a pretty well known story, it shows we really should be getting our hands dirty, volunteering and helping others, because, well, each person is a precious son or daughter of God. Because he loves us so much, we must love them in turn. Doing this also shows others, especially non-Christians, God unconditional love for them. That being said, I’m going to ask him if we could do some serious nitty-gritty jobs to bless others.
SERVE
| 2. |
to wait on table, as a waiter. |
| 3. |
to offer or have a meal or refreshments available, as for patrons or guests: Come early, we’re serving at six. |
| 4. |
to offer or distribute a portion or portions of food or a beverage, as a host or hostess: It was her turn to serve at the faculty tea. |
| 5. |
to render assistance; be of use; help. |
| 6. |
to go through a term of service; do duty as a soldier, sailor, senator, juror, etc. |
| 7. |
to have definite use: This cup will serve as a sugar bowl. |
| 8. |
to answer the purpose: That will serve to explain my actions. |
| 11. |
Ecclesiastical. to act as a server. |
–verb (used with object)
| 12. |
to be in the service of; work for. |
| 13. |
to be useful or of service to; help. |
| 14. |
to go through (a term of service, imprisonment, etc.). |
| 15. |
to render active service to (a sovereign, commander, etc.). |
| 16. |
to render obedience or homage to (God, a sovereign, etc.). |
| 17. |
to perform the duties of (a position, an office, etc.): to serve his mayoralty. |
| 18. |
to answer the requirements of; suffice: This will serve our needs for the moment. |
| 19. |
to contribute to; promote: to serve a cause. |
