There are many around us waiting for us to act like Jesus! Don’t diminish ‘second place!’

 “Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority

over everything and that he had come from God

and would return to God. ⁴ So he… “

John 13:3,4 NLT

Jesus knew that He was the top dog on the org chart and that the Father had given him a blank check to do with as He wished, so He …

 So much power … so many to use it on! So easy to take advantage of and move your agenda forward on the backs of those under you. That kind of unrestricted power and permission to use it is pretty heady stuff.

 But not to Jesus … He coupled that immense power with the true heart of a servant, removed his outer robe, tied a towel around his waist, picked up a basin and began washing his disciples’ feet.

 Pilate picked up a basin and put himself first. Jesus picked up a basin and put others first. This is your time to stop and stoop … to survey, then serve … to come in second by putting someone else first. God’s Kingdom moves forward on this obedient and mature behavior.