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Our Daily Bread - Thursday, August 12, 2016
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EXAMPLE THAT ENCOURAGES

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If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
-John 13:14-15

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Psalms 84-86
Romans 12

The story is told that in the late 1800s a group of European pastors attended D.L. Moody's Bible conference in Massachusetts. Following their custom, they put their shoes outside their room before they slept, expecting them to be cleaned by hotel workers. When Moody saw the shoes, he mentioned the need to others because he knew their custom. But he was met with silence. Moody collected all the shoes and cleaned them himself. A friend who made an unexpected visit to his room revealed what Moody had done. The word spread, and the next few nights others took turns doing the cleaning.
Moody's leadership style of humility inspired others to follow his example. The apostle Paul reminded Timothy to "be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others" (2 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV). When we remember that our strength is a result of God's grace, that keeps us humble. Then in humility, we pass on God's truth by being an example that encourages and inspires others to follow.
Jesus Himself is our example of servanthood. He have His very life for us. - Albert Lee
Lord Jesus, I know little about humility. Show me and teach me as I read about Your example in Your Word. Give me the grace to humble myself and serve others.

Humility is the result of knowing God and knowing yourself.

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