Thursday, October 15, 2009

Today's Passage: John 1

My apologies to anyone who tried to read the blog this morning, but did not find a new post. Technology can be a funny thing. Apparently the post did not actually make it to the blog, so I am trying again...

The opening chapter of the book of John is one that is full of rich truths and deep insights into our Lord Jesus. I hope that you all did not read this chapter quickly, but that you took your time and let the meaning set in. Maybe you need to reread it. If so, go ahead. It will be worth it.

What amazes me in this chapter is the dichotomy of seeing Jesus portrayed as completely God and beyond our understanding and then seeing him pursuing his disciples. The God of the universe, who was there before time and created the world called by name the men he chose to follow him. We see the calling of Andrew and another man (probably John), Peter, Philip and Nathanael. These men gave up their livelihood to follow Jesus after being offered the simple, "Come."

The same Jesus that called them and invited them to join him is also the the "Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (v.29)." This is huge! They had the honor of walking alongside him, asking him questions, hanging out with him, serving him, and learning from him. Jesus is God. He was around before the beginning (v.1). All things were made through him (v.3). He came to take away our sins. And we have the opportunity to follow him too. He offers us the same, "Come" as he offered the disciples. If you are following him, I pray that today you will focus on how you can share this light with other people. We know that is what Andrew did after he met Jesus. He brought his brother Peter to meet him too. If you are not following him, I pray that today you will choose to follow his invitation to "Come" and experience the joy that is found in having a relationship with Jesus, the Lamb of God.