Conviction Is a Decision | Just A Thought

Conviction Is a Decision | Just A Thought | Pastor Steve Smothermon

Conviction is one of the greatest gifts God gives us, even though it’s rarely comfortable. When the word of God exposes something in us, that uneasy feeling isn’t God pushing us away. It’s He drawing us closer. Conviction is not condemnation. Condemnation tells you who you are and leaves you stuck. Conviction shows you where you are and invites you forward.

There’s also another side of conviction we don’t talk about enough. Conviction is not just something we feel, it’s something we decide. It’s when we settle in our hearts ahead of time that God’s word is true, even if we’re standing alone. Caleb had that kind of conviction. He didn’t deny the giants. He just refused to let fear rewrite what God had promised.

Here are the questions worth asking: “When conviction shows up in my life, do I soften my heart or harden my position? Do I let God change me, or do I blend in to stay comfortable?” God isn’t looking for perfect people, but He is looking for loyal hearts. And conviction, uncomfortable as it may be, is often proof that He’s still working in us.

Pastor Steve Smothermon

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