Serving One Another

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Our worship service this past Sunday was very special. I spoke from John 13:1-17 where Jesus took time after supper to wash the disciples' feet and set an example of humility and service for the church.

At the close of the service I washed one of our men's feet and prayed for him. I started to wash a second man's feet when another man interrupted and asked if he could wash the second man's feet. He washed his feet and prayed for the man. A father stepped forward and washed his teenage daughter's feet telling her how much he loved her and how blessed he was to have her as his daughter. I had intended to wash feet but was blessed when one of our men came forward and asked to wash my feet and pray for me. This was a very touching and emotional service.

As Free Will Baptists, we follow Christ's example and accept the 'Washing Of The Saints Feet' as an ordinance just like Baptism and The Lord's Supper. It is very important that we don't just 'wash feet' though in a church service but that we live in a way consistent with the symbolic act. I have challenged our church to go out and practice acts of service this week, to humble ourselves and take on the role of servants.

I can't wait to hear testimonies this week of all that God has done in our hearts as we took on the role of servant.