He laid aside His outer garments,

and taking a towel,

tied it around His waist.

Then He poured water

             into a basin

and began to wash

    the disciples' feet

and to wipe them with the towel

that was wrapped around Him.

                John 13. 4-5

(Whatever the situation,

wherever God leads,

bring pocketfuls of grace,

a towel and basin,

and the name of Jesus there.

Not just always ready to serve,

     but prepared to serve,

     looking for an opportunity.

Not "what would Jesus do?",

but grasping what

     He has already shown us.

"You also should do

     just as I have done to you."

               John 13. 15)

O LORD,

When our eyes are on You,

our eyes are not on ourselves.

We see You differently,

we see others differently,

we see ourselves differently,

   right down to this very situation.

Please help us not to react,

         but to respond,

not to seek for others to serve us,

     but how we may glorify You

           by serving others in this.

Not as a secondary thought

   but grasping the moment,

towel already in hand.