Embrace the Basin and the Towel
Have you ever wondered why the centerpieces on the round tables in the HeBrews Cafe are basins and towels?
On Maundy Thursday, Jesus taught His disciples an important lesson. In the upper room, through experiential learning, Jesus showed His disciples what their mission was to be. By stooping to His knees, taking a basin of water and a towel, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples as a servant. Jesus lived among His disciples as one who served. He said that God had sent Him to serve, and He was now sending His followers to serve.
Jesus Christ modeled the lifestyle He wants us to live out today. When we selflessly, lovingly reach out to help others, we are living as Christ wanted us to live. We are the hands and feet of Christ.
In servanthood, we are living expressions of God's love.
As we look to the basin and the towel as symbols of Christ's act of humility, let us focus on our call of servanthood.
- How will we pour out our lives to others?
- How will we live a fruitful life?
- Where will we inspire and motivate others?
- How will we not only make difference in this world but also make the world a different place?
- How can we become more passionate about serving others?
- What length, depth, and height will we go to serve?
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"Embrace the Basin and Towel" used by permission Copyright 1999 by Lutheran Brotherhood, now known as Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.