QT 19/01/2026 Mon. John 13. Christlike love and humble service. 基督般的爱与谦卑的服侍
QT 19/01/2026 Mon. John 13. Christlike love and humble service.
READ http://www.esv.org/john13
Would you ever love to the end? Why yes or no? Why hesitate?
Key Verse: “Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” (John 13:1)
Reflection
John 13 opens in the shadow of the cross. Jesus knows His hour has come. He knows Judas will betray Him. He knows Peter will deny Him. And yet—He loves.
In a stunning act, Jesus rises from the table, wraps a towel around His waist, and washes His disciples’ feet—an act reserved for the lowest servant. The Lord of glory kneels before sinful men. This is not weakness; this is gospel humility.
Jesus tells Peter, “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” (v. 8) Before we can serve like Jesus, we must first be served by Jesus. Foot-washing points beyond itself—to the greater cleansing He provides through His death. We are made clean not by our effort, but by His grace.
Later, Jesus gives a new commandment: “Love one another: just as I have loved you.” (v. 34)
This love is not sentimental. It is costly, intentional, and self-giving. The world will recognize Christ not primarily by our words, but by this kind of love.
Gospel Truth
Jesus loves His people fully, even knowing their failures. He cleanses us by grace before calling us to obedience. True Christian love flows from humility and sacrifice.
Application
(1) Where is Jesus calling you to serve humbly, even when unnoticed?
(2) Are you willing to love others knowing they may disappoint you?
(3) Have you rested in Christ’s cleansing, or are you trying to prove yourself?
Prayer:
Dear Lord, You loved me when You knew the worst about me. Cleanse my heart, humble my pride, and teach me to love as You have loved me. Help my life point others to You. May your gospel be alive me, and everyone in my spiritual community. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
QT 19/01/2026 星期一. 约翰福音13. 基督般的爱与谦卑的服侍
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/jhn/13/
你是否会爱到底？为何肯定或否定？为何犹豫？
关键经文：“逾越节以前，耶稣知道自己离开这世界回到父那里去的时候到了。他既然爱世上属于自己的人，就爱他们到底。”（约翰福音13:1）
默想
约翰福音第13章在十字架的阴影中拉开序幕。耶稣深知自己的时刻已到，预见犹大将出卖祂，预知彼得将否认祂。然而——祂依然施爱。
在震撼人心的举动中，耶稣离席而起，腰束毛巾，为门徒洗脚——这本是最低贱仆人的职责。荣耀的主屈身跪在罪人面前。这并非软弱，乃是福音的谦卑。
耶稣对彼得说：“如果我不洗你的脚，你就与我没有关系了。”（第8节）我们若要效法耶稣服侍他人，必须先接受耶稣的服侍。洗脚的意义超越表象——指向祂借着死亡赐予更彻底的洁净。我们得洁净并非靠自己努力，乃是因祂的恩典。
后来，耶稣颁布了新诫命：“我给你们一条新命令，就是要你们彼此相爱；我怎样爱你们，你们也要怎样彼此相爱。”（第34节）
这爱并非感伤之情。它是代价高昂、刻意为之、全然奉献的爱。世人认识基督，主要不是凭我们的言语，而是凭这般爱。
福音真理
耶稣全然爱祂的子民，纵使深知他们的软弱。祂先以恩典洁净我们，再召我们顺服。真正的基督徒之爱源于谦卑与牺牲。
实践应用
(1) 耶稣正呼召你在何处谦卑服侍，纵使无人察觉？
(2) 你是否愿意去爱他人，即使明知他们可能令你失望？
(3) 你是否安息在基督的洁净中，还是仍在竭力证明自己？
祷告：
亲爱的主，当您洞悉我最不堪的过往时，仍选择爱我。求您洁净我的心，降服我的骄傲，教导我效法您爱我的方式。愿我的生命成为指向您的明灯，愿福音在我生命中活出真章，更在属灵群体中生生不息。奉耶稣的名祈求。阿们。
