“The Holy Spirit put steel in your convictions.” (1 Thessalonians 1:5 MSG)
A faith that is based on religious doctrines, individual experience, or fervent sentiments can look impressive, but it is structurally weak. Like a concrete building with no reinforced steel inside, it looks fine from the outside, but it cannot withstand tension or shifts in its surroundings. Human strengths and favorable circumstances can lead to a sense of self-assurance, but it is a precarious confidence.
Our beliefs crack under tension, caving in at the first tremor. Unless the Holy Spirit enters us, our convictions remain wishy-washy. The Spirit reinforces our faith, providing strength and structure. This power remains dormant until we access it. And how do we access it? We yield. We turn off our own supremacy and allow the Spirit of God to take over.
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