“At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Today’s Rethink Church Photo-A-Day word is early. What do you think of when you hear the word early? Do you think of completing a task prior to the expected time? Do you think of arriving somewhere before you actually need to be there? The word early reminds me of the beginning of each day. Unlike many people, I truly enjoy early morning because that is the hour that I spend in prayer and devotion with God. Do you think Jesus liked the early morning hours when He was here on earth?

I chose today’s photo because the beautiful sunrise reminds me of my love for early mornings as well as my love for the beach. Today’s photo also happens to be the first photo from Ray White that I have saved in my album of his photos. It is a reminder to me of the early days of our partnership and the blessings that have resulted.

Today, spend some time reflecting on what the word early means to you. I also encourage you to remember the early days of your faith and give thanks.

Dear God, Thank You for all the blessings that come from being early. Thank You for the early days of my faith and the blessings that have grown from those early days. In Jesus’ name, Amen.