As a Christ follower, there is a passion to be like Christ. Think again of the scene where Jesus was washing feet.
Who cares about dirty feet? Why was this important?
They reclined at the table. There was no sitting in chairs as we do today. Therefore, feet were in close proximity with the head.
Jesus was literally hours from being abandoned, mocked, tortured and crucified and he was having a meal with his disciples. No one washed feet. With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Jesus washed feet. Then says, I have done to you, go and do.
For those who are believers, you have access to accomplish this. How?
How do we imitate Jesus? Do we muster this under our own strength? Are we to buckle down and try hard?
Scripture says no.
I can’t stress this enough. We are not left without strength on which we can call. As believers we are given life in the Spirit. This is our strength! It is from the Lord.
“Be strong . . . in the Lord and the power of His might!” Ephesians 6:10
Our strength is in Him.
You want to grow as a believer? You want strength to serve as Jesus served? Pray! Our Lord is totally able and willing to help you imitate Jesus.
I can tell you this is the ONLY way I have grown. I have had to realize I am weak. I simply ask the Lord help me.
The great thing about this is not only will He grow you in holiness, but it is to His credit alone.
For this is all to His glory alone – S.D.G.