Are we living as if we were fully awake?

Are we living as if we were fully awake?

I was recently reading a book when I came across a quote from the book of John which really struck me (where Jesus washed His disciples’ feet, Jn. 13:1,3-4,5).  The book was talking about friendship, but what stood out to me about this story was Jesus’ intentionality in His actions.  “Jesus knowing that His hour had come…knowing that the Father had put all things in His hands, [knowing] that He had come forth from God, and [knowing He] was going back to God, rose from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself about… and began to wash the disciples’ feet” (Weber, Locking Arms, 65).  Jesus knew who He was and knew His purpose, so He took action.  Jesus didn’t let the opportunity pass Him by.

SOMETIMES I LIVE LIKE I COULD REALLY
USE A STRONG CUP OF JOE!

Sometimes I feel like I am going through the day half asleep, not fully engaging God’s world for His glory.  Let’s follow Christ’s example and live like we are fully awake.  There is too much need all around us for us to forget who we are, why we are here, and Who we represent.  Can you imagine what it would look like for Christ’s church to be as intentional as Christ himself?  God, please wake us up and give us your eyes!

~Trev