Saturday, September 28, 2019

putting on rags – v3

as we become
more like Jesus
we become a servant
stripped of the world
any trappings of power,
of our position, station
putting on rags

we have joy in our position
joy in wearing rags
in becoming like Jesus
falling to our knees
anointing them with oil
washing their feet
the plates of the banquet

taking off power, prestige
any marks of station
putting on rags
of a slave, a servant
living as Jesus did
living a life, joyfully,
that is more in serving

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edited September 28, 2019
putting on rags – v3

edited September 28, 2019
putting on rags – v2
June 20, 2014
putting on rags
Matthew 20:28
Matthew 20:24-28
the greatest must be a slave to all
Upper Room Daily Devotional
“He Serves, We Serve”
by Persida Montanez
for June 20, 2014
read June 20, 2014
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for March and April 2014
&
calls to mind image of Dobby
from Harry Potter movies,
especially his joy at getting a sock

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