John 13:12-17, Foundations for Christlike Service (Part 2)

Jesus shows us that His self-abasement removes every excuse for not serving. Jesus’ humility and service demand that we serve in the like fashion. He who is so much greater than us has humbled Himself. How can we ever say we are too dignified to perform the lowly thing as Jesus did? We have been served so well by our Lord and Teacher. How can we ever say we will receive from His blessing and not extend the same to others? We, thus, have an obligation to serve. We also have a calling to imitate. Christ gave Himself as an example of service so that we would follow it. This is our calling and objective in life, to conform to the image of Christ. Lastly, Jesus calls us to take action and adopt this mentality of humility and servanthood as the pattern for our lifestyle. These are the foundations for Christlike service. May the Holy Spirit evermore conform us to Christ and His likeness and make us into humble servants like Him.