A Word of Encouragement

July 25, 2026

Pygmy Kingfisher - Aug 2014 (Tanner's pic)

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Knowing He was about to go to the cross for humanity, as He was having supper with His disciples, Jesus rose from eating, washed His disciples’ feet. (John 13:1-5) When He was done, and settled down to eat, He asked them, "Do you know what I have done for you? As your Teacher, I have given you an example of how you should treat each other." (Vs. 12)

To emphasize His point, Jesus added,

I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
	John 13:34

Paul wrote,

Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, as He already existed in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself by taking the form of a bond-servant and being born in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross.
	Philippians 2:5-8

Are we willing to give up our own wants and pleasures to serve each other?

Moshiach my Mofet - Christ my example - help me serve like You serve me.

When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves. Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others.
	Philippians 2:3-4 (ICB)

He gave us the perfect example,