(John 13:15)
Jennifer Benson Schuldt writes:
"As a college student, I heard count- less engagement stories. My starry-eyed friends told about glitzy restaurants, mountaintop sunsets, and rides in horse-drawn carriages. I also recall one story about a young man who simply washed his girlfriend’s feet. His “modest proposal” proved he understood that humility is vital for a lifelong commitment." (ODB 8/27/2011)
It is a natural tendency to go through our days totally focused on ourselves. After all, we are responsible for ourselves. But when we become a person, who has no thought to the needs of others, that is when, selfishness has really taken over our hearts.
Yes, we are to be mindful of ourselves, but the Lord wants us to be mindful of others also. This was shown in His washing the disciples feet. They had come into the upper room with dirty feet.
The custom was that a servant would be responsible for the task of foot washing. The disciples were shocked, when Jesus grabbed a towel and basin, and started to wash their feet. This act has caused people through the years, to really get a grip on what it means to be a servant, and to exercise humility and concern.
We can get so busy with our lives, so self-absorbed, that we fail to look for the opportunities to be a blessing to others.
People need, and want to cared about. They will not forget, when you reach down to help them in their time of need. How different this world would be, if we constantly had the attitude of Jesus, and had a desire to serve others, instead of focusing on serving ourselves all the time. GP
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