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Thursday... But do we really understand.


Thursday... But do we really understand.

David over in Psalm 53:2 (NIRV) writes this. He says, "God looks down from heaven on all people. He wants to see if there are any who understand. He wants to see if there are any who trust in God." And I believe He is doing the same today.

Too many think that trusting in God is a job that we do or don't do. This job description, called the Bible is put out there for us to see what tasks we are suppose to do that proves we are an obedient follower of God, But there is more to it than that.

Over in John 13 it tells of an interesting time that Jesus had with His disciples. There was a custom at that time that had a practical purpose behind it. People would take a bath to clean themselves but whenever they came into a house they needed their feet washed. They wore sandals and their feet would get dirty so to keep their houses clean and the person's feet clean they would be washed probably by a servant. For sure it wouldn't be the head of the house. So it was the job of a servant to do it. But Jesus changed it all up.

Verses 3 - 5 (NLT) says, "Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin, Then he began to wash the disciples' feet, drying them with the towel he had around him." He then said in verse 15, "I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you." And we say, ok there is another act we are to put on our to do list.

But let's go on. Verses 34 & 35 says, "So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other, Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." 

Now what if the head of the house washed our feet instead of a servant whose job it was to do it. I would say that if the head of the house did it then he must really care for me, he must really love me and wants to show me he does.

So here is the key. God is not looking down from heaven to see people doing what they are suppose to do. He is looking for people who are doing what they're doing because they love. "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."

Are our actions during this difficult time proving to the world that we are his disciples? Are they? 

The MESSAGE makes Psalm 53:2 a little more pointed, "He looks around. He's looking for someone not stupid - one man, even, God-expectant, just one God-ready woman."

So let's quit being so stupid and live out the example of love that He showed through His Son. Let's quit demanding and stoop down and start loving, really loving. "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning


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