Set an Example

The night before the Jewish Passover Feast, as Jesus and His twelve disciples were being served their evening meal, Jesus did the unthinkable. The Master, the Rabbi, the Teacher, their Lord, altered his clothing to that of the lowliest household slave. He poured water into a basin. He knelt on the floor before each of His friends and washed and dried their filthy feet.

Peter, like some of us, had a bit of trouble accepting this service (you know how hard it can be to be on the receiving end). But Jesus patiently explained:

“I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”

Now, I’m not suggesting choir directors should have towels and water handy. We have paved roads and cars, so most will come with fairly clean feet; or if not, their feet are in shoes and socks and it won’t matter!

But Jesus’ example is of servanthood. How can we serve our choir members?
What kinds of service do we model and hope to pass on?

Let’s explore this subject further for a few days. Chew on it and let me know what you think.