Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)

 

There’s a funny little saying about love and marriage: Women marry men expecting them to change, but they don’t. Men marry women expecting them not to change, but they do. I wouldn’t call that a hard, fast rule; but it seems to make a connection between commitment and change.

 

When we committed our lives to Christ, there was complete change expected. We were made new creatures, so change should have been inevitable. In today’s church, however, it might not be as inevitable as first thought. Let me share with you a paragraph taken from Kyle Idleman’s book, Not a Fan:

 

“Most of us don’t mind Jesus making some minor change in our lives but Jesus wants to turn our lives upside down. Fans don’t mind Him doing a little touch-up work, but Jesus wants complete renovation. Fans come to Jesus thinking tune-up, but Jesus is thinking overhaul. Fans think a little makeup is fine, but Jesus is thinking makeover. Fans think a little decorating is required, but Jesus want a complete remodel. Fans want Jesus to inspire them, but Jesus wants to interfere with their lives.” (Not a Fan, 31)

 

Commitment to Jesus means change. Do you think you only need minor adjustments in life, or are you ready for Jesus to make a complete change of everything? Will you not surrender to practically becoming the new creature you are in Christ?