Brothers and sisters, I write to you about a man—Jesus of Nazareth—who walked among us as the very image of God’s love. In three short years, He accomplished what no man could do in a lifetime. He came not with the sword, but with a towel to wash the feet of those who followed Him. This Jesus, the Son of God, laid down His life that we might live, teaching us that the greatest among us must be the servant of all.

Why were we created?

Have you ever wondered why God created us? It is not for our own desires, nor to pursue the fleeting pleasures of this world. We were created to seek God, to know Him, and to make Him known. As it is written, “In Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). Jesus came to show us the way to the Father, saying, “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). He knew that only in God’s presence would we find the peace and purpose for which our souls long. This is our first calling—to return to the One who made us.

The Humble Path

Jesus could have come in royal splendor, but He chose the humble path. “He made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant” (Philippians 2:7). Why did He do this? To teach us that true greatness is not found in power or position, but in serving others. He, the King of kings, knelt before His disciples to wash their feet, and in that moment, He revealed the heart of God: a heart that loves, serves, and sacrifices for the sake of others.

We must ask ourselves: are we seeking to be served, or are we seeking to serve? The world exalts those who stand tall, but in the Kingdom of God, it is those who stoop low in humility who are lifted up. “For the last will be first, and the first will be last” (Matthew 20:16).

Trust in the Lord

Jesus taught us that trusting God is not an option, but a necessity. We are so prone to rely on our own wisdom, thinking that we can guide our steps. But what does the Scripture say? “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6). It is in surrendering our plans to God that we find the fullness of life. As Jesus trusted His Father even unto death, so too must we trust in God’s good plan for our lives.

Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for God is already there. He knows what we need before we ask. If He feeds the birds and clothes the lilies, will He not also care for us, His beloved children? Let us, therefore, live with a heart full of faith, knowing that our Father’s hand will guide us through every season.

A New Community

Through Jesus, we are no longer strangers but family—brothers and sisters in the household of God. The Kingdom of God is not built on division or strife, but on love and unity. “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity” (Psalm 133:1). Jesus prayed that we might be one, even as He and the Father are one (John 17:21). This is the beauty of life in Christ: we are no longer isolated, but bound together in love, called to bear one another’s burdens and rejoice in each other’s joys.

Let us then strive for peace and harmony, esteeming one another higher than ourselves. For in this, the world will know that we are His disciples—if we love one another (John 13:35).

Take time to understand the closing

In three years, Jesus changed the world. He did not seek fame, wealth, or status, but humbled Himself and gave His life for us. Let us follow His example—seeking first the Kingdom of God, serving one another in love, and trusting in the Father’s perfect will. For it is through Him that we find true life, and in Him that we discover the fullness of joy.

Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus,

Amen.

Malik