"He Served"

There were thirteen men in that upper room. Earlier the twelve had a quarrel over which one of them was the greatest. That night, there were twelve lords and one servant! Only one in that room knew anything about service!

It seems man is bent to strive for supremacy. People have sought for power for selfish reasons and some even gained power through wicked methods. This is a true display that happened and it left me in shock. A preacher was preparing to speak and as he walked up to the podium, there were two men on each side of him that took off an over-coat type cloak from him. Then he began to preach. What a show of arrogance. What a demonstration of "Look who I am!" From that point, nothing was heard because of display of arrogance and power! (By they way, at the end, these two men came back up and put the cloak back on him.) Men have used armies to show their power while others use their money and prestige. Others climb up a ladder of success by walking over those and squashing them that get in their way. People cheat, lie and do whatever it takes to become 'top dog' in our world.

Here came Jesus, the Master, the owner of all mankind. With more insight at twelve years old than those studious in Scriptures, they could not cope with His insight and wisdom. His power raised the dead, healed those lame and sick and could command nature. What did He do? HE SERVED! At twelve He served His parents by being submissive to them. His words of wisdom were used to speak and listen to others (Luke 2:46-47). His power over the demons was used to release those held captive. The most glorious, powerful, radiant life that ever walked on this created earth voluntarily laid down His life in order for us to live!

That night in that upper room, Jesus arose, taking a towel, poured water into a basin and washed the feet of these twelve lords! Greatness is measured in service. Christ is an exact representation of God and revealed God in His service to others. He served and continues to serve because...that's the nature of Jesus! When are we going to learn?