John 13:15 - I Have Given You An Example.
John 13:15 (NKJV) For I have given you an
example, that you should do as I have done to you.
John 13:15 (NLT) I have given you an example
to follow. Do as I have done to you.
John 13:15 (MSG) I've laid down a pattern
for you. What I've done, you do.
COMMENTARY PEARL
The doorbell rang at 10:00 a.m. Monday.
Id been busy for four hours already, unpacking
boxes after moving over the weekend, and I knew
many hours of work lay ahead. The thought of
entertaining an unexpected guest held no appeal.
My lack of enthusiasm for company changed
to delight when I opened the door and saw
Larry, my Sunday school teacher, standing there. He
grinned. Im at your service, he said. I
read your Facebook post about unpacking, and I
thought you could use some help. Put me to work.
Besides his willingness to lend a hand,
Larry brought gifts - a pair of rubber gloves for
cleaning, and a roasted chicken. I figured you
might be able to use this for dinner tonight,
he said as he handed me the bird.
Larry spent two hours washing dusty light
fixtures that day. Then he assembled a set of storage
drawers before other duties called him away. I
see you have another set of drawers to
assemble, he said before he left. Let me take those
with me. Ill work on them tonight and bring
them over tomorrow.
Jesus stooped before His disciples and
washed their feet. Larry stooped and washed my
light fixtures, assembled drawers, and brought me
a roasted chicken. He modeled Jesus and taught
me what true servant leadership looks like. by
Grace Fox
Faith Step: Ask Jesus to show you who
needs a foot washing, so to speak. Resolve to
bless that person with an enthusiastic servants
heart and a practical act of kindness. [Mornings
With Jesus 2020 Devotional by Guideposts and
Zondervan]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC
John 13:34, 35 - The Distinguishing Mark of
a Christian.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200831-1501.html
John 15:11, 12 - Dynamics of Joy.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190718-1043.html
Matthew 25:31-46 - The Parable Of The Sheep
And Goats; The Final Judgment.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200906-0910.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor
(recent): https://www.revelationnow.com/
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (recent):
https://bible.awr.org/en/the-signs/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657