But God

Which takes me to my closing point WHAT IS BUT in the Word of GOD; now as we dive deep into this message today I must ask the question do you know how many times the word “BUT” appears in the Bible it is 3757 times and the combination of BUT GOD is 584 times. We must understand that this word is a strong word that is used especially when used in the statement BUT GOD. Let me expound on the word itself it has two definitions the conjunction unless, if not, except that; the preposition with the exception of, save. Now in this statement BUT GOD it is used as the preposition therefore we must understand that Strength and Faithfulness are contributing to our BUT GOD experiences in life. Has there been a time in your life where you wanted to do something all by yourself with no help from no one yet you had problems doing that very thing. Not realizing that when GOD stepped in to help you it was a BUT GOD experience. There are many times GOD does just that he presents his strength and faithfulness to each of us and allows for his BUT to step into our lives. See the But GOD demonstrates his awesome love towards each of us, in that while we are still sinners in this alone is our atonement from our heavenly father. We must understand that we must be thankful for the BUTS in the scriptures for in that God displays his love for us in spite of ourselves. No matter how much we strive day by day we are still human therefore we still sin. And we seek his forgiveness every second of the day. Take the time to read these few passages

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. (Genesis 50:20 ESV) I’d bet ya Joseph’s brothers were thankful to hear this “but!”

And David remained in the strongholds in the wilderness, in the hill country of the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God did not give him into his hand. (1 Samuel 23:14 ESV) I’m sure King David was thankful for this “but!”

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26 ESV)

And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And He said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” (Acts 9:4-6 ESV) I'm sure Saul was glad to hear this "but!"

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in His sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. But now a righteousness from God, apart from the law, has been made known, to which the law and the prophets testify. (Romans 3:20-21 ESV)

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person - though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die - but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:6-8 ESV)