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| ¡°The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.¡± ( Mark 10:45 , NRSV ) |
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John, when he tells us of Jesus¡¯ ¡°last supper¡± with His disciples, tells us nothing of their eating and drinking. He does tell us about Jesus¡¯ humble act of service. What a menial - and unappetizing - job! Yet, what could be a clearer picture of what our communion with one another ought to be as we participate in the ¡°Lord¡¯s Supper¡±?
John also tells us that Jesus, on this same occasion, instructed His disciples to imitate Him. He didn¡¯t have in mind a mere copying of a feature or two of His manners. Rather, He insisted that His disciples conduct themselves as He did, resolving to put the service to others that encourages righteous life ahead of any personal sense of status or advantage. Indeed, if a disciple¡¯s relationship with Jesus is to be one of genuine faith, it will be because the disciple resembles his or her Lord. Moreover, what this resemblance is all about is how we treat others. To be a guest at Jesus¡¯ table is - to be sure - the greatest of privileges. To serve His guests is the truest discipleship. |
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Make me a servant, Lord, make me like You! In Jesus¡¯name. Amen. - MIKE SANDERS, Boise, Idaho |
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