CALL TO SERVANTHOOD

There were a series of events that happened at the Lord’s Supper that teach us that Christianity is not about attaining a position of prominence or influence but about serving humanity. In His effort to convey this message to the disciples, Christ did three notable things:

Washing of Disciples’ Feet

The Scripture says, “If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” Washing feet was the lowest form of service one could perform. In the days of Christ, this task was reserved for servants, mainly slaves. Christ used this act to illustrate the humble nature of our faith and commitment to Him. This is why He told Peter, “If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.” In other words, if we do not engage in service to humanity, we have no part with Him. This service to humanity becomes more effectual when rendered to those within the household of faith. Christ said, “Ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.” The question then is, how do you care for your brothers and sisters in need? Do you show some level of concern? If you don’t, start now, for it shows that you are part of Christ if you do.

Breaking of Bread

The Scripture says, “And He took bread and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, ‘This is my body which is given for you; this do in remembrance of me.'” The act of breaking bread symbolizes the process we must undergo to achieve servanthood. This is called brokenness. It occurs through the workings of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life, giving you the mind of Christ unto servanthood. The Scriptures say, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” That is what brokenness is all about. It also says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” With brokenness comes the spirit of humility unto servanthood.

The Ultimate Sacrifice

The Scripture says, “Then Jesus said unto him, ‘That thou doest, do quickly.'” The person Christ was referring to was Judas, the one who betrayed Him. He was urging him to be quick in his plot against Him. This simply tells us of Christ’s readiness to pay the ultimate price for the emancipation of the human race from the grip of sin and the devil himself. This was indeed His destiny as ordained by God the Father. This is why the Scripture says, “And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.” The question then is, how ready are you to serve others? How prepared are you to pay the price for the happiness of others? This will often require you to leave your comfort zone.

Remember, no one who leaves father, mother, wife, and the pleasures of this life for Christ’s sake will go unrewarded.

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