Serving out of Security

These are a few quick thoughts from John 13. 

From John 13:2-5
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose…laid aside his outer garment, took a towel and tied it around his waist, began to wash the disciples feet.

Jesus was confident. He knew who he was, whose he was, where he came from and where he was going He could humble himself.

We sometimes can’t humble ourselves because of insecurity. We have a false front of pride because deep inside we are unsure of who we are.

True service comes from a place of confidence.

Sometimes we serve to gain love, acceptance, or affirmation.
Jesus did not serve to gain anything. He did not serve out of obligation, feeling that he had to. He didn’t do it because no one else did and he had to. He wanted to serve those he loved. He could serve well because he was secure in who He was.