Hello, this is Multiply, the podcast designed to encourage village church planters and leaders. I am Brad Snowden, and today we are going to explore John 13:12-17. In this scripture, Jesus has just finished washing the disciples' feet. This is not an easy task; it was typically assigned to a servant.
I believe this was one of the key lessons Jesus wanted to impart to his disciples. Jesus understood that the most powerful lessons are often learned through observation. When those we are disciplining see our lives exemplifying what must be done, it becomes easier for them to learn. For instance, if I want to teach someone how to put a roof on a building, the student will learn much more effectively by watching me demonstrate the task.
The same principle applies to gaining ministry skills in serving and other necessary tasks. We must practice these skills in front of our disciples. This not only instructs them on how to perform the tasks but also explains why we do them and highlights how effective that work can be. By being genuine examples, we also provide disciples the opportunity to reflect and ask questions, enabling them to learn even more for their own ministries.
It is our responsibility to model Jesus' example for our disciples to foster both spiritual and functional growth in ministry. John 13:17 states that if you know these things, you are blessed, happy, and favored by God if you put them into practice and faithfully do them. If we demonstrate ministry skills before those we disciple, we will all be blessed by the Lord. This is a word of encouragement for village church planters.
Who will you share this with today? Lord bless you!
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