Tag: Bible verses about becoming a servant to others

Bible Verse of The Day – 11-7-23

John 13:12 (NKJV) 12 So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you?

I find it interesting that Jesus asked this question, “do you know what I have done to you?”.

It’s always important to know why Jesus did what He did.

He never said or did something without a reason.

Even today in our personal lives, everything He does for us has a meaning to it. We should know why, and if we don’t know, we need to find out.

After washing their feet, Jesus wanted to know if the disciples knew what He had just done to them.

Why?

Because if they truly knew what He had done, it would be because they had a deep understanding.

They would see beyond the simple act of foot washing and understand the true meaning behind it, and they would walk it out in their own lives.

If we went to a class and were taught all day long, but we didn’t understand what we were being taught, what good would it do us?

It wouldn’t do us any good!

We would have knowledge but no understanding to use it properly and make a difference with it.

Not knowing why we do what we do is pointless.

Jesus was setting an example for them.

He, being their teacher, was serving them by washing their feet. His example was to teach them humility and servanthood, two things all believers need to walk in.

We need to keep this position in our hearts no matter who we are or become.

John 13:15 (NKJV) 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

Washing someone’s feet is a humbling task to perform, and also very humbling to receive if we have the right heart.

It’s in this state of humility we must remain in all that we do.

Jesus doesn’t expect us to go around literally washing feet all day. It’s about the state of our heart, where we must remain humble as we do the work of God.

We should not expect others to serve us. We need to take that role and be the servant we have been shown and called to be.

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries 
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Hampstead, NC 28443

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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-31-21 – The Washing

Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

Have you had your feet washed recently? 

No, we’re not referring to you washing them yourself while showering or bathing. We’re referring to having someone else wash them as an act of obedience and servanthood. 

In our video today, “The Washing”, we teach about the spiritual symbolism in the final act of Jesus with the Disciples before He was captured and taken to be beaten and, ultimately, crucified. 

There is a lot to learn from this, so we hope you’ll watch it. 

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Remember, it’s about much more than washing someone’s feet. 

We love you all. 

Sincerely, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-16-17

Matthew 20:21 (NKJV) 21 And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.”

This woman was pretty bold in her request for her sons. But Jesus explained to her that it was not His to say who was to sit on His right or left side. It was more important for Him to teach them how to serve, and that even He did not come here to be served but to serve others.

We may have a drive in us today to be popular or well-known. A drive to make a great name for ourselves, or to stand out in some way. But, Jesus emphasizes the importance of serving.

He doesn’t teach us to strive after power, popularity or similar things in life. Instead, He teaches us to learn to be servants.

Matthew 20:26 (NKJV) 26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.

Why do we suppose the Messiah, our Savior, our King, wants us to desire being a servant more than an important seat, a big name or a powerful title?

Because it’s through serving that we learn a great deal. We learn character. We learn to be someone who has a heart that cares and walks in compassion.

Having a nice position and the best seat in the house isn’t for us to say. It comes from the character we build up through serving one another and doing the right things in life with the right intentions.

Don’t worry about being first, about titles, seats and positions. Instead, let’s find a way to serve and build our character. When we do this, our seat, job, or position will have our name written all over it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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