I was on my face worshipping the Lord. When I looked up, I was stunned. I saw Jesus wearing a white cook’s uniform and a tall white cook’s hat. His shoes were black patent leather tie up dress shoes which surprised me as well. What could this mean?
I did some research and found out a few things. The height of a cook’s hat usually signifies rank in the kitchen with the Executive Chef wearing the tallest one. Since chefs prepare food to sustain life, Jesus wearing a chef’s uniform can symbolize that He is preparing spiritual nourishment for his children. He is the Bread of Life! A fresh white uniform points to intentionality, purity and excellent standards. Jesus is deliberately working even when we don’t see it, to serve our highest good.
Lastly, shoes in the Bible represent one’s walk. The fact that they are shiny, dress shoes reveal something official, formal and of high rank such as what executives and kings wear. The chef’s uniform denotes service while the dress shoes speak of royalty and authority.
Putting it all together, I believe the message is that Jesus is The King who chooses to serve! Just as he washed the disciples feet, he wants us to do likewise. We should hold onto our identity as priest and king unto our God but understand that the greatest of all is the servant of all.
Sitting down, he called the Twelve and said to them, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be last and servant of all.” Mark 9:35
It must not be like that among you. On the contrary, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Matt.20:26-28
“And has made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen “ Rev. 1:6