It's Very Very Early

Well, this morning I got awoken by a screaming puppy, and yes, unfortunately screaming is the word that aptly describes her morning greeting to the house, so I decided to do quiet time since I was up anyways.  I'm reading John as a study this summer with one of my Bible study leaders, and I'm pumped.  So John 1:1-9 today...

The first thing I notice most intensely about this passage it is repeated that Jesus is the light, who comes to offer life to the world.  Also, what's really cool about this part of the message is that John repeats that Jesus is here to offer "light to everyone," which is an awesome part of salvation, at least to me.  Anyone can accept it, no one is excluded from this beautiful gift that we've received.  And God wanted everyone to know this beforehand, which is why he told the prophets of Jesus' coming early in the Old Testament, and sent John the Baptist to be the "best man" for the bridegroom.  

So let us all be joyous that this is not an exclusive club, with a huge membership fee or complicated set of rules.  It's simply to follow the Light, reject the darkness that tries to block Him out, and act in a way that pleases and glorifies His name.  

Seems pretty easy right?  Especially in return for the gift of true love and eternal life...Yep :)