"The Purpose And Use Of Power" [John - Core Series] (John 13:1-17)
“Forget the status stuff, my friends,
For status has its useful ends;
With status goes the power, I know,
Just look at Me and that you’ll know.“But guys, use power to wash the feet
Of those who work with you – you need
Refreshing daily in your tasks –
Refresh not just when others ask.“Of course you need the mikvah bath;
We’ve been through that, but this I ask –
That you do what I’ve done for you
When I am gone, and lost from view.“You’ll comprehend My act today
Far down the road, when weary way
Will help remind you of My act;
Then you will see, fatigue is fact.“Now some of you will power gain,
And status will not stay the same;
All things My Father placed beneath
My power – now status will increase –But take a closer look tonight,
For power’s use is in your sight;
It’s to equip your fellow slave
In work you’ll know to him I gave.“So, teachers, lords, what status now
You will attain, you’ve seen just how
You are to act, and to what end,
With my example now I send –“You into life beyond these halls,
Across these borders, culture’s walls;
Believe me, you will tired get,
For guys, you have seen nothing yet.“For you’re not greater than I am;
Nor servant ever is – nor can
A student know what teacher knows –
Just part is shared, and so it goes.“You think you’ll some exception be,
Say, “Others will not wash my feet;”
Okay, say that, I wish you well,
But life that way is living hell.“So watch for ways, and means, and times,
To wash folks feet, and thus be kind
To those so weary from the road –
Towel, basin, water – eases load.”Thanks Lord for this.
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