“I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”[1] This quote is attributed to various people, including Henry Drummond, William Penn, and Stephen Grellet. I’m not sure it matters much who said it. What is important is the meaning of the words themselves. Serving and performing acts of kindness make a big difference. As we draw near to Jesus’ death on this Lenten journey, let’s pause for a moment in the upper room to catch a glimpse of love and a servant’s heart.
It was Thursday. Jesus and his disciples were gathered together. During the supper, Jesus did something extraordinary. He got up from the table, wra…