New and Improved

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

– Isaiah 43:19

You finally bought that new car, and it looks and drives great. In fact, it’s even better than you expected. But only a few days later you see a slick TV commercial for the 2024 model. The styling is better, there's more horsepower, and it has features that weren't available on your vehicle. Suddenly, your shiny pride-and-joy has lost its luster against the latest upgrade.

It’s inevitable. Buy a feature-packed smartphone, tablet computer, or other tech-filled device, and rest assured that a new-and-improved model will soon hit the market. Televisions exemplify this principle. It was only a few years ago that expensive Sony Trinitrons had the best picture quality. But today’s ultra-high definition flat-screens deliver amazing, life-like images at just a fraction of the price.

There’s nothing wrong with the TV you bought a few years ago. Its picture and sound quality haven’t let you down. But once you’ve watched the Super Bowl on one of those new UHD sets, you’re spoiled for good. It’s hard to go back because your expectations have reached the next level.

For better or worse, advertising agencies and marketing departments sell products and services by promoting the latest-and-greatest and what’s new-and-improved. But have you ever considered that God does much the same when it comes to our faith? Above all, our Creator wants us to upgrade our lives and futures by embracing his Son as our personal Lord and Savior. And once we accept this extremely costly — but free — offer, we put our flawed past behind us and begin our amazing journey toward eternity. 

2024 is upon us. So, are you ready to become new-and-improved through a relationship with Jesus Christ? Today’s the day to trade in that basic-cable spiritual journey for 500 channels of ultra-high-definition faith. You’ll be glad you made the switch!