The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 2 April 2026 – Humility In Service
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TOPIC: Humility In Service
READ: John 13:1-15 (KJV)
1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him;
3 Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
4 He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
5 After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.
6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
8 Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
10 Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
THE MESSAGE:
Christians observe today as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, which is the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the washing of feet and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the disciples, as described in the canonical gospels. In our passage today, Jesus, being fully aware that His hour had come and that He was to depart from this world, got up, girded himself with a towel and proceeded to do what only household servants were expected to do. He assumed the highly unpleasant task of washing everyone’s feet. When Peter protested, Jesus explained that unless He washed him, he would have no part with Him.
The heart of true service is in putting others before ourselves. Jesus showed that greatness in His kingdom is measured by our willingness to serve others and care for their needs. We are to embrace the example of Jesus, recognising that every act of service, no matter how small, is significant in the eyes of God. As we serve others, we reflect His love and deepen our relationship with Him. We are to do this, not only for those who treat us well, but even for those who disappoint, hurt and betray us.
PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, help me to follow your example to serve others with humility and love. Amen.
