Take up the Towel and the Bowl

It's a time of tremendous temptation

to take up the bow and the sword

Let's remember His own preparation

before the travail of His soul

And let our full love manifest now

and take up the towel and the bowl

Let's wash all the feet of our brethren

and bless them in grace and in peace

without wood a fire cannot linger

without tale bearing strife too will cease

If we see with the eyes that are carnal

our enemies look much like men

And anger will sure become danger

and drive us with passion to sin

O Lord set a guard on my mouth now,

and keep a watch over my tongue

grant me discernment with each thought

and I'll mortify them while they're young

Give me the mind of Christ Jesus

to yield to Your ways and be still

And lay down my life for my brothers

in prayer that this fulfill Your will

I thank You for using men's passions

to work out Your purpose on earth

And I thank You for travailing labor

that brings us to spiritual birth

I have one request for today Lord,

just one pressing hope for this hour

That more of Your likeness I'll bear now

and know more of Your living power

Written by Alan 8 or 9 years ago, but is still His vision in our hearts today for the Body of Christ.

Trying to do the Lord's work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you. ~Corrie ten Boom

Don’t assume you have to be extraordinary to be used by God. You don’t have to have exceptional gifts, talents, abilities, or connections. God specializes in using ordinary people whose limitations and weaknesses make them ideal showcases for His greatness and glory (1 Cor. 1:26-29).

 ~Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Biblical Womanhood in the Home, Crossway, 2002, p. 67.

Here is a link to Michael Cards song: The Basin and the Towel...beautiful and powerful message to the Body of Christ. 
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