When [Jesus] wrapped a towel around his waist, poured water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples' feet (see John 13:4-5), Simon Peter objected that this was beneath the dignity of the Master. 'We the disciples are to be the servants', I want to insist along with Peter. But Jesus answered him, "If I do not wash you, you have no part in me."
This is a stunning and stupendous thought. Unless I can believe in this much love for me, unless I can and will accept him with faith as my servant as well as my God, unless I truly know that it's my good He seeks, not his glory...then I cannot have his companionship. What an amazing revelation!- -----
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]
