Many Christians are not fully cognizant of the fulfillment of all of God's promises in Christ Jesus. Otherwise, there would be less carnal striving on our part to "keep the law." Faith is the proper response to the promises of God. God's promises are so wonderful that the scriptures describe them as "exceedingly great and precious." The promises of God are deserving of our trust. They are far beyond magnificent. The promises of God are so "precious" they are priceless. They are beyond what any human could ever comprehend or apprehend.
 
One of God's "exceedingly great and precious promises" is found in Matthew 4:19 where Jesus said: "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." This call was an invitation to come and pursue after Jesus. The Lord Jesus wants people to develop a life with Him. He wants us to build a vital relationship with Him. For all who will humbly focus their days on earth in a quest after Him, Jesus makes this magnificent promise. "I will make you." As we follow after Him, we can count on His fulfilling the promise to remake us. Jesus promised to make (turn) "fishers of fish" into "fishers of men." "From now on you will catch men" (Luke 5:10).
 
The critical point is that Jesus would be the one changing these men. In this situation, He speaks of changing them from those who caught fish (for a temporal fishing business) to those who would catch men (for the eternal kingdom of God). Yet, in every situation, He is the One to rely upon for a changed life. It is amazing what people (even believers in Jesus Christ) will do to try to change their lives. They will sign up for every new program that comes through town (or is offered over national television). They will commit themselves to years of humanistic, speculative therapy. They will follow gurus to every continent on earth. They will even make endless lists of promises to God to do better or try harder. Yet, all of this is to no avail.
 
God's plan for transformation of life is to believe in His Son. Jesus said of Himself: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 (KJV). For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. 2 Corinthians 1:20 (KJV) Yes, by the grace of God, transformation of life is available by faith in the promises of God. If we are willing to humbly pursue after a vital relationship with the Lord of life, He promises to make us into what He wants us to be.