Tue Devo I Thess. 1:5

I Thess 1:5 "because of our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction."

So often we share the gospel story and just think of it as being words we speak to another. This verse has opened my eyes that something amazing is taking place. First, the words are accompanied with great power. I have never understood how the message of Christ can be ignored by some and with others it brings them to repentance and tears. The same words but with some they experience the life changing power of those words. Second, the Holy Spirit accompanies those words. How exciting it is to know we have the Holy Spirit if we are Christians but how much greater it is to realize that when we speak the gospel of Jesus the Holy Spirit is involved with the one hearing the message. And Third, they receive the word with great conviction. A conviction that changes lives. A conviction that causes them to put their relationship with Christ above all other things. A conviction that the Holy Spirit gives them the power needed to change things in thier lives. When we share the gospel story with others always remember it is not just words being said, no it is much more.

thanks
Mike