By Alma Norman

And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many. So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying, "Truly this was the Son of God!" (Matthew 27:50-54)

We can only imagine how these people felt and responded witnessing the events following Jesus' death. What a spooky sight this must have been...to see graves opened and the dead raised along with an earthquake and the splitting of rocks!

Have you ever wondered how different Jesus' life may have been if all people truly believed that He was God's Son? God knew that everyone would not believe or accept Jesus as His Son. Although Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Jesus knew He and His message would be rejected by many. Jesus didn't expect to be treated specially, nor did He desire to be given royal treatment. Jesus was humble and willing to serve others. Jesus certainly demonstrated His servitude when He washed the disciples' feet.

"Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily I say unto you, The servant in not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him." (John 13:13-16 )

Jesus taught us a lesson of not thinking too highly of ourselves. Just as He was willing to humble Himself and to serve others, we should follow His perfect example...love and serve others in whatever capacity that we can.

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. (Gal. 6:2-3)