"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.
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