John 13:1-11

John 13:1-11 
English Standard Version (ESV) 

  Here's Jesus, the Savior of the world, the King who reigns co-eternal with God, and one of the last things he does before offering himself up as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity is wash the feet of the disciples. 
  This is how important it is to serve one another.  And it doesn't always have to be someone distant or a stranger -- these are Jesus' closest friends, and he's washing their feet. 
  So look at the people around you -- how can you serve your spouse?  How can you serve your children or your parents?  How can you honor those who you know best?  We should know their needs better than anyone else's.
  We're called to serve the stranger as well.  But it's easy to overlook those closest to you.  On this Maundy Thursday, pray for those closest to you as well, and pray that God may help you see opportunities to serve that you may have been overlooking.