Servant Leadership

"Jesus knew that the Father had put him in complete charge of everything, that he came from God and was on his way back to God. So he got up from the supper table, set aside his robe, and put on an apron. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the feet of the disciples, drying them with his apron."  John 13:3-6  The Message

Today was a powerful day of missionary training.  My husband and I are being trained along with 9 other missionaries who have become a part of our family.  Each evening we take turns leading vespers.  Tonight one of our trainers, Jim Keech led the devotion.  After sharing his faith journey and call to mission, we wrapped a towel around his waist and washed his neigbor's feet, then encourage her to follow his example.  One by one we washed each other's feet.  It was a powerful and moving experience.

This is the ultimate example of servant leadership - that a teacher would stoop down to wash his student's feet.  I can't imagine what it felt like to be in the upper room with Jesus on the night of the Last Supper, but I now have a tiny image of how it may have felt.  I am honored and humbled at the same time to be called into an amazing experience of servant leadership as missionary.  As a fellow sojourner on the faith journey I encourage you to find a foot-washing moment.  Seek out an opportunity to serve your neighbor in the love of Christ.

May the light of Christ shine through you wherever you may go!