John 13   Jesus knew "His hour had come".  He knew His disciples.  He knew about Judas. He knew about Peter. He knew He was going back to His Father.. and knowing all of that and more.. He got up, removed His robe, took a towel, and washed the disciples' feet. 

His purpose was to be an example to those He loved. How important was this lesson.. that Jesus would take these moments during the Passover meal.. on the last evening of His life in the world?  Vital! How often do we willingly take on the role of a servant?  "If you know these things, you are blessed to do them." Jesus said.  The disciples had yet to learn this lesson.. but they would.. except for Judas.  He had already turned away and allowed Satan to fill his heart.  He would not choose servanthood.  He wanted much more for himself. 

Jesus said, "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me and where I am there shall My servant also be; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him."  (12:26)  Servants obey the voice of their Master.  A servant loves and listens and serves.  Yes, we are made the children of God through Jesus Christ.. but we are called to serve Him.  Revelation 7:15 tells us that those who washed their robes and made them white in the blood of Jesus will be "before the throne of God; and they serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne shall spread His tabernacle over them."  This place of servanthood is a place of honor.. a place of shelter.. a place where there is no hunger or thirst.. a place where tears are wiped away.  

Father, we are Your servants and we come to Your throne to serve You.  We bring worship and praise to the Lamb. We give You glory and honor.  May we be good and faithful servants, loving one another, praying for one another, washing the feet of one another. ..  lifting up the Name that is above all names. Let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing to You. Equip us for every good work that You have planned for us and work in us all that delights You. We are Yours and You are our God. Amen.