And when he (the Holy Spirit) comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me.
John 16:8-9 (NLT)
The Holy Spirit convicts. He rebukes. He tells us our faults and shows us where we’re wrong. That’s one of His jobs. He convicts the church. He also convicts the world of its sin.
What is their sin? Murder? Stealing? Those are pretty big sins, but they aren’t the one that He will rebuke them for. They aren’t the “Big One.”
No, the biggie is refusing to believe in Jesus. That’s it. That’s what He convicts them of. And He does it by wooing their hearts and saying, “What have you done with Jesus? Don’t you know how good He is? How much He loves you? Come on. Just believe. You know you want to.”
Every time we pray, it opens the door for Him to speak to their hearts one more time. Don’t stop praying. It’s working, even if you can’t see it.
Let’s pray together.
PRAYER POINTS FOR ME
- Father, thank You that You convicted me of the sin of not believing in Jesus. That’s what drew me to You.
- Father, if there are any areas of Your Word that I don’t believe yet, open my eyes and convict me again.
- Father, help me live aware that You live in me. Help me live with the awareness that I may be the only Jesus the lost may ever see. Help me be an adequate representation of who Jesus is by living my life poured out for You.
TODAY’S PRAYER FOR THE LOST IN WARREN, OHIO
Father, convict all the Lost ones in the city of Warren of not believing in Jesus. Bring understanding to their minds and a desire to know You to their hearts. Awaken their hearts to the awareness of who You are and Your love for them. God, this is our prayer, desperately. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!
We will see you back here tomorrow to pray together again.