On this day, Jesus gave His Upper Room Discourse. This teaching is recorded in John chapters 13-16. One thing that Jesus did on this night was wash His disciples feet. Jesus said in John 13:13-15 " Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 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 for you."
In this action, Jesus was showing His disciples that they were to serve others. We as followers of Jesus today should be people who serve. There are many ways that we can serve the Lord. Many Christians try to serve others by feeding the hungry and trying to meet the physical needs of the poor. Others work with the sick. There is a world that is hurting. Believers can find a place to help others.
One of the greatest ways that we can serve others is to share with them the life changing message of salvation through Jesus Christ. This good news can transform a person's life. It is the greatest gift that we can give to someone when we share with them the way of eternal life and the way to have a personal relationship with the Lord.
Also on this night, Jesus gave His followers a new commandment to follow. He said in John 15:12, " This is my commandment, that ye love another, as I have loved you." Jesus was all about love. He loved us to the fullest by giving His life on the cross. As the followers of Jesus, let us show our love for the Savior by caring for the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ and bringing Jesus' message of love to the world.
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