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Humility, Service & Blessings

by Brett Fuller on February 08, 2021

In John 13, Jesus instructs on humility, service and being blessed. His teaching point came as He knelt to wash the disciple's feet. Now, this customary and necessary service was usually performed by the lowest servant in the house, yet Christ was unashamed to identify with the lowly.

As His disciples looked incredulously upon him, He said in vs. 14 & 17 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet... 17 If now you know these things, you are blessed if you do them." 

Now, the custom of foot washing is no longer relevant (we don't often wear sandals while walking on dirt streets) but the principle still is. We Christians are to serve the world and each other by thinking no task is beneath us. If “foot washing” means cutting our neighbor's grass, shoveling the snow off their property or paying for their car to get detailed- we are called to serve.

So, since Christ embedded a blessing in every act of service, go get yours! Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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