VOT: February 11, 2023 The beauty of A Contrite Spirit “Convinced, Convicted, Converted” C-factor

VOT: February 11, 2023 The beauty of A Contrite Spirit “Convinced, Convicted, Converted” C-factor The greatest testimony is the Salvation of our soul. The Gospel or good news is often preached either verbally or through our actions. In order for our Salvation to be complete, the C-factor plays an important role. C-1: Contrite Spirit is essential for us to genuinely repent and confess our faults without holding back or covering our sins.The Lord will never despise or overlook one who has a pure and contrite Spirit. Though it is naturally difficult, you can ask God for exceeding grace to possess a contrite Spirit. C-2: Convinced. Most people are convinced, but not convicted or converted. C-3: Convicted. We must take a step further by yielding ourselves to the Holy Spirit of God and allowing Him to remove the stony heart of man (Disobedience) and replace it with a heart of flesh (Obedience). C-4: Converted. This is the determinant of our Salvation. It is a point we reach whereby we are ready to totally surrender our entire life to God who is the real owner of our life. C-5: Complete Obedience. This is required of us from God to obtain the promises of God and ensuring that our name is written in the Book of Life C-6: Christ-like fruits. We must pray for the grace to live like our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Although it may seem difficult, but all things are possible with God. Luke 1:37. C-7: Consistency: Hearken diligently and stay consistent where God Has called you be. It is crucial to follow divine direction and be at the right place at the right time for the right purpose. This is actually the beauty of serving God with a pure and contrite Spirit. “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem. Then You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, With burnt offering and whole burnt offering; Then they shall offer bulls on Your altar.” Psalms‬ ‭51:17-19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. “But the fru