But God…
This is not a typical title for sure. I was stopped in my tracks this morning by the three-letter word “but” because it was attached to God. The word “but” is most often a conjunction (transitional word). It can be used as a preposition, adverb, or a noun. I was reading along in the New Testament when I came across the words, “but God”. Check this out…
8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. 9 And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. 10 For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. 11 So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. (Romans 5:8-11 NLT)
God has changed EVERYTHING in my life. He has given me hope, purpose and restoration. He’s restored me to the innocent person I was as a young child.
God initiated a friendship with me.
God saved me from a life of sin and destruction.
God had changed my perspective on everything.
There is not a single part of my life/existence on earth that hasn’t been touched by God!
When I fly up to about 30,000 feet above my life and reflect on where I’ve been and where I’m going – I simply can’t imagine my life without Him.
If you know me or anything about me, you know I’m not perfect. I’m not “holier than thou” or a judgmental person. I’m simply a follower of Jesus. He restored my friendship with God that I had broken. He forgave my sins and cleaned me up before I even knew I needed Him.
He is so patient.
He is so loving.
He is so kind.
He is so gentle.
I just can’t ignore a love like that. His love is perfect. His love is still shaping my life today. He is still shaping my mission and my purpose. I’m profoundly thankful for His Presence in me.
Pressing On!
Dwayne