Yesterday, I treated myself to a pedicure.
I was by myself, and there was only one other lady, on the other side of the room, getting her feet all prettied up.
As I sat, my back being massaged by the rollers built into the chair, I watched the sweet lady as she gently scrubbed the dead skin away from my feet.
She worked methodically and quietly, allowing me to relax and just “be.”
I was struck by her humbleness and attention to detail. She sincerely cared that I was comfortable and happy, as evidenced by the temperature of the water that my feet were soaking in to the cold bottle of water that was provided as I had walked in.
I watched her and could not help but think about what it must have been like to be one of Jesus’s disciples…watching Him wash their feet…
I’ve gotta tell you that it was quite a moment for me.
Just as the disciples were no better (in fact much worse off) than Jesus, I am no better than those who serve me.
And, just as the woman saw to all of my needs yesterday, I need to do the same when I am taking care of others. I need to act as unselfishly as that sweet lady.
Every time I catch sight of the pretty French manicure on my toes, I’m going to remember the gal, her sweet smile, and the servant’s attitude that she modeled for me.
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