“Wash the disciples’ feet.” This dramatic act of foot washing occurred on the last night of Jesus’ life on earth. Jesus did it for:
• to demonstrate to His disciples how much He loved them.
• to foreshadow His self-sacrifice on the cross.
• to convey the truth that He was calling His disciples to serve one another in humility. The passion to be great had continually plagued the disciples (Mat 18:1-4; 20:20-27; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48).

Christ wanted them to see that the desire to be first — to be superior and honoured above fellow Christians — is contrary to the spirit of their Lord (see Luke 22:24; John 13:12-17; 1 Pet 5:5)
Read Luke 22:24-30 — True greatness

“Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest,” (Luke 22:24).

“Considered the greatest.” True greatness is a matter of the inner life, involving a humble spirit and a pure heart (see Mark 10:43). It is seen in the person who expresses his or her love for Christ (see 1Cor 13:13) in sincere humility (Phil 2:3), in a desire to serve both God and fellow humans, and in a willingness to be seen as the least important in God’s Kingdom.
• We must understand that greatness is not a position, an office, leadership, power, influence, academic degrees, fame, ability, great accomplishments or success. It is not so much what we do for God as what we are in spirit before Him (vv. 25-27; Mat 18:3-4; 20:25-28).
• True greatness requires that we become great in the right areas. We need to learn to be great in faith, humility, godly character, wisdom, self-control, patience and love (Gal 5:22-23). It is to have the greatness of Christ, who “loved righteousness, and hated iniquity,” (Heb 1:9).
• True greatness is a matter of heartfelt love for and commitment to God. It requires being consecrated and faithful wherever God chooses to place us. Therefore, in God’s sight, the greatest in His kingdom are those with the greatest love for Him and commitment to His revealed Word (21:3; Rom 12:1-2).
• Consecration will improve your results in God’s work, but only in that area in which God has placed you and in the content of the gifts He has given to you (Rom 12:3-8; 1Cor 12).
“For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet, I am among you as the One who serves,” (Lk 22:27).

“He who serves.” Concerning those who are chosen to lead in the church (1Tim 3:1-7), Christ says that they must lead as servants, helping others to fulfill the will of God for their lives. They must never misuse or betray their position by seeking fame, power, wealth or special privilege.
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