Hymnist Thoro Harris wrote, “All that thrills my soul is Jesus / He is more than life to me.” Today’s verse shows believers in Christ are new creatures. People might be more inclined to receive the Savior if they encountered renewed, excited individuals of faith rather than sour, surly folks who seem to have more burdens than joy.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

II Corinthians 5:17

Can the Christian life be an adventure? Paul compares it to a loving marriage (Ephesians 5:31-32), running and winning a race (I Corinthians 9:24), and as “righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17) Jesus describes it as a friendship (John 15:15), joyful (John 15:11) and abundant (John 10:10). John depicts the new life as being adopted into God’s family (I John 3:1).

Is your Christian life ho-hum or an exciting adventure? This New Year, ask the Father how you can make changes to live as that new creature in Christ. Seek God and believe He will reward you (Hebrews 11:6). Then pray for believers in this nation to shine the light in such a way that unbelievers will want to join you in the journey.

Recommended Reading: Philippians 2:12-18