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.

Ten Thousand Charms

The choir is preparing Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy arranged by Kathryn S. Bonner (Lorenz Corp.). Some of the words are: "I will arise and go to Jesus; He will embrace me with His arms; In the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms."

I suggested that we think about those charms this week, and share some at our next rehearsal.

What attracts me most to Jesus is how He loves and cares for me. He has never once ignored me, snubbed me, turned away, or been too busy for me. He's never had a selfish motive. Who could be a more patient, faithful listener? He understands me.

And STILL LOVES ME!

His power is without limit, yet His heart has room for me.