Devotional from Pastor Tim Chalas

What’s the Holy Spirit Convicting You Of?‍

Do you ever feel like the Holy Spirit is a divine watchdog, constantly pointing out your flaws and reminding you of your failures? Many of us were taught that His role is primarily to convict us of sin. But for the believer, the gospel tells a far different story—one of freedom, not fear.

Jesus described the Holy Spirit as a Helper, a Comforter, one who would remind us of everything He taught and convict the world of sin and the believer of righteousness (John 16). This changes everything! For those of us who are in Christ, the Spirit’s conviction is not about guilt, but grace. Not about what’s wrong with us, but what’s right because of Him. As a child of God, you are no longer defined by what you do wrong but by who you are in Christ. The Holy Spirit isn’t nagging you into better behavior; He’s reminding you that you’re already righteous in Jesus. Even when your feelings waver, the truth remains steady.

Romans 8 says the Spirit within us testifies that we are God’s children. That means His voice in your life is not one of accusation but affirmation. Even when you mess up or feel like a spiritual failure, He speaks truth over you: You are righteous. You belong. You are loved. You are forgiven!

This is what the Holy Spirit convicts you of—not your distance from God, but your nearness to Him because of Jesus.‍

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“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God.” —Romans 8:16  

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