Convictions play a significant role in every aspect of life. Criminals will tell you they have the right to violate the law. On the other hand, people who pursue peace and friendship also are motivated by convictions. Faith and convictions are close allies. The Apostle Paul reminds us, “We are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”
The problem may be that it’s difficult to be available or even to imagine God preparing good works for us to do. Faith needs conviction to make us available to God. Conviction is like a fire burning in the heart and mind to produce energy to move us into action. Faith keeps that fire burning.
Paul was convinced that salvation depends on faith in Christ Jesus, and that salvation is available to everyone. It was his faith that kept him determined to finish God’s work. Why not, in faith, open your heart and mind completely to Christ you so you can be available to what God has revealed for you to do with your life?
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction
of things not seen.
~Hebrews 11:1 English Standard Version
Because of this faith, I now remind you to stir up that
inner fire which God gave you.
~2 Timothy 1:6 Phillips – New Testament in Modern
English
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