Text: Genesis 50:20 (NKJV) – “But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.”
We have taken a few days to consider the phrase “but God” in the Scriptures. We spoke the last three days about the fact there are a number of powerful 2-word phrases found in the Word of God. Each of these phrases is used in context with the power of God. However, there is one phrase used 45 times in Scripture that causes my spirit to leap for joy.
That phrase is: BUT, GOD!
This small two-word phrase communicates a tremendous message to all who will hear.
· It is God’s response to Satan’s challenge.
· It is the bottom line.
· It is the last word.
· It is the all over but the shouting.
We have viewed how Satan thought he could stop the PLAN of God, the PEOPLE of God, and the POWER of God. Except for one thing - “But God!
I read this somewhere, and thought that it could challenge us as we close this short study –
“Born in a stable, His mother a virgin, raised in a carpenter shop
His parents were poor His people were slaves, His friends were a lowly lot
His chances in life seemed so very slim, He’s expected to be a slave.
But people in darkness saw a great light in Him And the hope of freedom He gave.
All of the power of heaven and earth God had invested in Him.
He’s to die on the cross, descend into hell, Meet the devil, take the keys from Him.
He yielded Himself to the death on the cross, Cried it’s finished and slumped to die,
His parents were poor His people were slaves, His friends were a lowly lot
His chances in life seemed so very slim, He’s expected to be a slave.
But people in darkness saw a great light in Him And the hope of freedom He gave.
All of the power of heaven and earth God had invested in Him.
He’s to die on the cross, descend into hell, Meet the devil, take the keys from Him.
He yielded Himself to the death on the cross, Cried it’s finished and slumped to die,
In the regions of hell the devils celebrated, we’ve destroyed the king they cried!
In the midst of the celebration, footsteps were heard Walking through the corridors of hell
Then the shouting stopped as a voice rang out, a voice that rang like a bell
Satan then trembled as he recognized Him Who had come to deliver His own.
"Shut and lock the gates", he cried "Don’t let Him ascend to His throne!"
In the midst of the celebration, footsteps were heard Walking through the corridors of hell
Then the shouting stopped as a voice rang out, a voice that rang like a bell
Satan then trembled as he recognized Him Who had come to deliver His own.
"Shut and lock the gates", he cried "Don’t let Him ascend to His throne!"
So the gates swung shut in the face of the King To prove God’s salvation untrue. But He shook Hell’s gates and cried "lift up your head The King is coming through"! And out of the devil’s prison-house came A procession led by the King Shouting "Now o, grave where is thy victory And death where is thy sting!"”
Don’t listen to the lies and disparaging words of our enemy. Even in a crisis or traumatic time realize that God has the final word!
“But God!”
See things from the Father’s perspective.
Incline your ear and hear “But God!”
· Satan says defeat, but God says victory!
· Satan says disease, but God says healing!
· Satan says you’ve blown it, but God says He’ll forgive!
· Satan says it’s too late, but God says there’s still time!
· Satan says to wait until later, but God says today is the day!
· Satan says to roll over and play dead, but God says stand up!
· Satan says to give up, but God says to reach up!
· Satan says it’s over, but God says not yet!
Hold on to the truth from God’s Word. Live as a Believer. And today when Satan tries to tell you all is lost just remind him
BUT GOD!
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