DAILY-E-VOTIONAL

BLESSINGS FROM THE HEART

Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

May 26, 2015

“A SERVANT SPIRIT!”

 John 13:3-5

“Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.”

I think most of us have heard of Dwight L. Moody. the world famous evangelist. It seems he never thought more of himself that he should, but was always one who had a servant spirit. In the late 1800’s he invited a number of ministers to attend the Northfield Evangelistic Conference in Massachusetts.

These pastors stayed in a dormitory during the conference. The first night as Moody looked down the hallway he noticed that most of the pastors had placed their shoes outside their doors. Evidently they expected there would be servants who would shine their shoes for them before morning. Not wishing to embarrass them DL Moody took their shoes to his room and laboriously polishing each pair before placing them outside their owners door.

Every time I think of this prominent worldwide renowned minister of the gospel stooping to polish shoes I am impressed. He did not want to embarrass his visitors. I think of a true servant of the Most High God becomes a servant to others.

I’m not sure how many of us will find shoes outside of someone’s door but I know one thing…there will be people who need to be served. We are given a choice... we either act with pride or with purpose. I purpose to be a God’s servant.   

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions! 

- - - Pastor Cecil