A Daily Devotion for Wednesday, Dec. 3
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John 13:14
‘Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.’
Jesus reminded the disciples to humble themselves, as he had humbled himself by washing their feet. There is nothing demeaning in helping another, even with a simple or dirty task. If Jesus was willing to wash the disciples’ feet, they certainly could not feel themselves above any task to help someone in need. Can we say we are more important than Jesus, or too ‘good’ to take on a task for another? Of course not!!
Holy Lord, Help me to see the small things I can do, and to never see myself as too good or too important to get involved in the needs of another, if there is a way I can be helpful. May I see these opportunities, and may I never turn away. Amen
Becky, transforming
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DAILY DEVOTIONS
Wednesdays, December 3rd, 2025
A servant’s Heart
( focus. Local congregations John 13:14
If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.
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John 13:14
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