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The ‘But God’ factor 

‘But God...hath raised us up.’ Ephesians 2:4-6 KJV 

Ultimately, there’s nothing that can fill the emptiness of the human heart – but God. There’s no solution to war, prejudice, and injustice – but God. There’s no satisfaction for the cravings of the flesh – but God. There’s no healing for the broken-hearted, lonely and desperate – but God. There’s no turning point for human depravity – but God. There’s no deliverance from addiction and heartache – but God. The ‘But God’ factor breaks every generational curse that reaches you through Adam’s sin. One Greek translation of the word ‘spirit’ is ‘air’. When you were ‘dead in trespasses and sins’ (Ephesians 2:1 NKJV), God breathed divine air into you. Paul says, ‘And you [He made alive], when you were dead (slain) by [your] trespasses and sins’ (Ephesians 2:1 AMPC). The truth is, you never really lived until you met the Lord! The ‘But God’ factor turns tragedy into triumph. It is the turning point in your story. Hell would be partying today, ‘but God’ chose to lavish His mercy and grace on you. Listen: ‘that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich’ (2 Corinthians 8:9 NIV). Rich in wisdom. Rich in achievements. Rich in relationships. Rich in ‘all things’. Despite Satan’s efforts to destroy, diminish, defame and discourage you, God never once took His hand off your life. He brought you to an understanding of Jesus as your Saviour and Lord; now He’s raising you up to fulfill His purposes. No matter how bad things may look today, rise up and declare ‘But God!’ 

Prayer Point:

Lord, all my longings are known to You. My soul finds rest in You alone. You have been good to me and will continue to be so (Psalm 116:7). Thank you, Lord, that You have heard my cry for mercy. Because of this, I will call on You as long as I live. Amen.