Some “through the bible” thoughts from John 13.
“Then [Jesus] 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 13:5).
It’s the lowest of all tasks. Only the lowest of servants wash feet. And Jesus is that servant. Jesus humbles himself. Jesus is the least. Jesus isthe servant. Jesus is last in line. Jesus is last in his class.
Peter doesn’t want it. He doesn’t want Jesus to wash his feet. No way, no how. But Jesus says he must do this. This is what God does when he comes to earth. This is his mission.
I’ve learned to always accept an offer of help. Even if I can handle it, or it’s not too heavy, or its within my capabilities, I now say, “Yes, thank you.” Someone carries something, cooks something, builds something, writes something, teaches something, or whatever? Yes, thank you.
It’s good for me. And good for them. I’m not self-sufficient. And others benefit from helping me. It’s a win-win.
Little ones love to help. I always ask the grandkids, “Do you want to help me?” They are thrilled to help me walk a dog, gather sticks for a fire, or prepare a snack. They love being a part of the action.
Jesus told us to love, serve, comfort, and encourage. But if everyone is doing just fine, how can we follow his command? Sometimes we need to let others follow his instructions by being helped, comforted, and encouraged.
Waite for it... 
It’s good for me. And good for them. I’m not self-sufficient. And others benefit from helping me. It’s a win-win.
I never thought of it like that but it is true
It is easy for me to give but hard to accept. It is not pride but perhaps it is because like in China when someone does something for you afterwards you owe them and they ask for a lot more than they gave
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