Jesus tells us that his washing of the disciples’ feet is an example for us. His example teaches us that in order to serve like Christ, we should 1) serve in humility, 2) serve even in the hardest of circumstances, 3) take the initiative to serve, 4) serve even the least deserving, and 5) serve with love as our motive. When we realize that the footwashing points to the deeper cleansing Jesus accomplished for us by enduring the cross for us, this gives us the humility, love, and strength to serve like Christ.