No
Buts About It
O thou of
little faith, wherefore didst thou
doubt? Matthew
14:31
• Yeah—but. . .
• Maybe so—but. . .
• I have faith—but . . .
I KNOW GOD WILL! That’s a strong assertive statement if
I ever heard one. However, if we top it off with the word “but,” that decree
has now lost its claim. I know God will, but. . .
When
I taught reading comprehension, I told my students that when the word “but” is
used as a conjunction, it introduces a contrasting thought. This little word
can change everything.
Do we use the word “but” as a crutch to justify our lack
of faith?
Sometimes
we as believers can be guilty of this. We trust and believe God, then we find
ourselves doubting something that He has already said we have the victory over.
God’s Word is the final authority. The word “but” should not have any place in
our thoughts if it contradicts what God has already said.
Example: “God is a healer, but He probably won’t heal me.”
Should we believe, the statement to the left
of the “but” or to the right?
Helpful
Hint: Anything to the right” is usually an illegal suggestion from the devil
to steal our faith. His mission is to kill, steal, and destroy. (John 10:10)
If what we’re believing God for is consistent with His plan and purpose,
then we must have enough faith to know that He will answer our prayers.
(1
John 5:14-15 AMP)
Yeah, but. . .
The only acceptable “but” is found in the simple
phrase: But God!
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