Knowing God - His Ways Involve Practical Ways

John 13:4-5

He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.  After that he poureth water into a bason,….

Jesus got up from the table after eating dinner and got things ready to refresh his disciples.  He took the necessary steps in preparing himself and all that he needed to be a source of refreshment to his disciples.  Jesus shows us that practical steps are holy steps.  When we get dinner ready, vacuum the living room or go to the market to buy milk, we are being like Jesus.  Jesus served his friends not just with deep wisdom and teachings, but in using his own hands to bring them comfort and cleansing.  As we go throughout our days seeking to be like Jesus, we can take great comfort in knowing that the practical is spiritual.  It is through the practical that so much of His love and care is experienced.  The Word was made flesh so that we might hear, touch and see God!  May all we have learned in the Word, come out through our fleshly lives.  As we serve those we love today, remember that you are following in His footsteps!