Whenever we do things expecting to get something in return we set ourselves up for worry and disappointment. We worry that what we are doing is insignificant, that people don’t see us, don’t love us, don’t respect us, etc. Yet when we love on others without expecting any praise or benefit we get the focused energy off of ourselves and are able to find a powerful peace.
Jesus expresses this type of service when He washed the feet of His disciples, a task usually reserved for that of a lowly slave. He expected nothing in return and washed the feet of even Peter who would later deny Him three times and Judas who would later betray Him. He was modeling for them and for us today what it means to serve out of complete unconditional love and humility.
Serve without expectation and wash worry away on this “Not Gonna Worry” Wednesday.
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
John 13:14-17