Waggoner on the Gospel of John - Ellet J. Waggoner

night He waits to attend to every want. Every
moment He watches, to see that we lack nothing.
He gives to us life, and breath, and all things, and
does service for us that no earthly servant could be
hired to do, even if he had the power. Remember
that Jesus was the revelation of God to men.
Whoever saw Him saw the Father. (John 14:9)
Therefore the act of Jesus, in washing the feet of
His disciples was designed to show us that the
Most High God is the servant of all. Jesus Christ
was "God manifest in the flesh." When Jesus said,
"Learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart,"
He was declaring the character of God. One does
not ordinarily expect meekness and humility in
kings' courts or in kings themselves; but the King
or kings is meek and lowly in heart. Although He is
"the high and lofty One," who dwells in "the high
and holy place," He dwells also with him that is of
a contrite and humble spirit. (Isa. 57:15) His
meekness constitutes His greatness, and it is only
His gentleness that makes us great. (Ps. 18:35)
We call Him Lord and Master; do we mean it?
Is He our Lord? If so, then we are, and
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