As Jesus approached the cross, His final moments with His disciples were filled with profound lessons. From the Last Supper to His time in Gethsemane, we see a Savior who models humility, love, and complete surrender to God’s will.
The Last Supper – A Call to Servanthood
On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples. But this was no ordinary meal—it was a moment of deep significance. Jesus took bread and wine, giving them new meaning as symbols of His body and blood (Luke 22:19-20). He was preparing His followers for what was to come.
Yet, before the meal even began, Jesus did something remarkable: He washed His disciples’ feet (John 13:4-5). In that culture, washing feet was a task for servants, yet Jesus, the Son of God, humbled Himself to serve others.
“Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.” (John 13:14)
This act was a powerful lesson: true leadership is found in humility and service. Jesus calls us to follow His example, putting others before ourselves.
The Garden of Gethsemane – A Prayer of Surrender
After the meal, Jesus went to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Knowing the suffering He would endure, He was overwhelmed with sorrow. He prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42).
In this moment, Jesus showed His humanity—He felt fear and anguish. But He also demonstrated complete trust in the Father. His prayer reminds us that surrendering to God’s will is not always easy, but it is always best.
What This Means for Us
As we reflect on these final moments of Jesus’ life, we are challenged to:
Embrace humility. How can we serve others as Jesus did?
Trust God in difficult times. When we face hardship, do we submit to His will like Jesus did?
Remember Jesus’ sacrifice. The Last Supper points us to the cross. How does this deepen our gratitude?
This week, let’s take time to serve others and surrender our struggles to God. Next week, we’ll look at the cross and the immense love and sacrifice Jesus displayed for us.
