But God

But God

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2:4-5‬ ‭

Every morning, I put on my headphones and listen to the daily Bible reading when I go walking. When the speaker got to this verse, he seemed to pause, and the inflection of his voice changed, seemingly to emphasize the importance of these two words “… But God…”

Verse 1 tells us: “And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins,”

‭‭Then, verses 2 and 3 describe the depraved, sinful state of man. It’s so bad that Paul said we were the “children of wrath.”

Things seemed pretty hopeless! Then, a Hero appears. 

“But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us…” 

God is rich in mercy… Because of His great love for us. 

Let that sink in for a moment. 

Because of His great love for us… He loves you more than you will ever comprehend! 

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3:17-19‬ ‭

Our sinful state seemed hopeless, until God stepped in. 

“But God…”

The events of this year leave us with a hopeless feeling…. 

“But God…”

Keep praying specifically for your needs, knowing that the God of our salvation will step in for you and answer your prayers.

“But God…”