If you’ve watched many advertisements for cars lately, perhaps you’ve noticed something a trend. Instead of telling you all of the features and benefits their cars have to offer consumers, automobile manufacturers have begun to sell a lifestyle. Buy this pickup truck, and you can be a part of the rugged American western frontier; buy this sports car, and you too can live life in the fast lane; buy this SUV, and you can join the off road adventure in the wilderness.

As appealing as these advertising claims are, I have discovered that my life remains largely unchanged after I purchase a new car, regardless of what body style it is or who manufacturers it. Did I do something wrong to miss out on their promises? No. It just proves that in order to bring about change in my life, it requires more than a different set of keys (or key fob).

The adventure of faith that Jesus invites us all on can be much like the experience of buying a new car. Many come to faith believing that it will forever change their life, but instead they discover that their lives go largely unchanged. What about this transformation that they heard about? Joining the adventure that is our faith is more than just claiming the name “Christian” – it is about a commitment to a way of living and experiencing life.

This Sunday, as we continue our journey into the year 2022, we invite you to join us in considering Jesus’ invitation to follow him on an adventure. Like many treks, this one will require you to leave the quiet familiarity of life as you know it, but in exchange you will open your eyes to experience the world in a new and exciting way! We hope you will say “yes” to the invitation by joining us for worship online or in person this Sunday at 10:00.