Living a Life of Conviction

Living a Life of Conviction
by Os Hillman

"For we know, brothers loved by God, that He has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction." - 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5a

Everyone lives a life of conviction. Whatever we give our greatest time, our greatest energies, and our greatest resources to is a good indication of where our convictions lie. Some live a life of conviction about sports. Some live a life of conviction around pleasure. Still others live a life of conviction about very little that matters at all.

Whenever God chooses to do a deep work in a life, a strong conviction is born of the Holy Spirit. Conversions in the early Church resulted in changed lives that held to a deep, life-transforming conviction regarding what they believed and how they lived out that belief. Paul explains that the gospel they received came not just in words, but also in power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction.

In order to impact the workplace for Jesus Christ, each of us must be reflecting a faith that is demonstrated through deeply held convictions. Are you living a life of deep conviction that spurs you on to reflect the power of Christ in your life and the lives of others? Paul was willing to suffer great persecution for his faith in a living God. God calls each of us to a life that is supernatural, not simply a good, moral life. The early Church understood the role the Holy Spirit played in demonstrating this power of the gospel. It was this deep work that resulted in living the gospel with great conviction. If you are not living the gospel with great conviction, ask the Holy Spirit to so fill your life today that the power of His Spirit is truly reflected in your life so that you may impact others in your workplace.






I've been wanting to post this up but I suppose today seems quite right. Yesterday's cell was fantastic. God's presence just fell and everybody had a touch from Him....be it in visions, a word from God, or even just that peace we felt...that assurance no one but Him can provide.

"Whatever we give our greatest time, our greatest energies, and our greatest resources to is a good indication of where our convictions lie."

Where does your conviction lie? Your work, your studies, your exams, your 'me' time, your gfs/bfs....? I think its time we search our hearts and relook into certain things that are holding us back. No more giving excuses. No more consoling ourselves and telling ourselves that that's the best we can do...because its not. How many pierced nails will it take for us to feel convicted?

I'm guilty. Guilty of just taking my Saviour for granted. And the only word I can use to describe my Lord is 'gracious'. Despite me trying to get back into the race, falling and hurting myself along the way...He consciously continues to pour into my life. Time and time again, I see His favour upon me. The visions, the word, the verses...how much more could I ask for?

I'm determined to keep running till I reach the finishing line. Will you run with me? Will you pour out your time, energy and resources to make cell work? to come back to your first love? to prioritise who comes first in your life? and most of all, to make yourselves right?

Let's run this race....together. It may seem tough....but that's what we're here for...as a cell. With loads of prayer, encouragement and support :)

if God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)

love,
~mich