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God’s Will

Thy Will Be Done – Seekers Chapel

Most all believers want to know the will of God for their lives. What should I do? Where can I go or not go? Who should I date? Marry? The questions are endless. There have been many books written on this subject. BUT the only book that really matters is the BIBLE.

The Lord Jesus said it first. Mark 3:35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
The Apostle Paul warns: Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
And preaching to Israel reminds them of God’s will, even in death:
Acts 13:36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

Listed are verses stating the WILL OF GOD. Understanding them will aid in knowing God’s will for you.
Romans 1:10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
Romans 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 15:32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and …
1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God,
2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints …
2 Corinthians 8:5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.
Galatians 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God, and our Father:
Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 6:6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God,from the heart;
Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus
Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:
1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God, in Christ Jesus concerning you.
2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

The Apostle Peter writing to his fellow Jewish believers about the will of God:
1 Peter 2:15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
1 Peter 3:17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
1 Peter 4:2-3 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:
1 Peter 4:19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
2 Peter 1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance

And finally the Apostle John writes:
1 John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

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God Can Use You

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The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you, just remember…
  • Noah was a drunk
  • Abraham was too old
  • Isaac was a daydreamer
  • Jacob was a liar
  • Leah was ugly
  • Joseph was abused
  • Moses had a stuttering problem
  • Gideon was afraid
  • Samson had long hair and was a womanizer
  • Rahab was a prostitute
  • Jeremiah and Timothy were too young
  • David had an affair and was a murderer
  • Elijah was suicidal
  • Jonah ran from God
  • Naomi was a widow
  • Job went bankrupt
  • Peter denied Christ
  • The Disciples fell asleep while praying
  • Martha worried about everything
  • The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once
  • Zaccheus was too small
  • Paul was too religious
  • Timothy had an ulcer
  • AND Lazarus was dead!

And Don’t forget —- Jesus Helped them all!!!!
Now! No more excuses!
God can use you to your full potential. Besides you aren’t the message, you’re the messenger. And one more thing… Share this with a friend or two…
In the Circle of God’s love, God’s waiting to use your full potential, remember:

  1. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.
  2. Dear God, I have a problem, it’s Me.
  3. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.
  4. Silence is often misinterpreted but never misquoted.
  5. Do the math .. count your blessings.
  6. Faith is the ability to not panic.
  7. If you worry, you didn’t pray. If you pray, don’t worry.
  8. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home everyday.
  9. Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.
  10. The most important things in your house are the people.
  11. When we get tangled up in our problems, be still.
  12. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.
  13. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.
  14. He who dies with the most toys is still dead.

Have a great day!!!
The SON is shining and He can certainly use you!

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Knowing God’s Will – Part 2

It is God’s Will that:  All believer’s be sanctified

1 Thessalonians 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

➩ Positional

1 Corinthians 1:2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their’s and our’s:
1 Corinthians 6:11  And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

➩ Experientially

Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:21  If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

➩ Ultimately

Ephesians 5:26-27  That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
1  Thessalonians 4:3-4 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

➩ Our Bodies be controlled, filled by the Holy Spirit

Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Ephesians 5:18   And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

➩ Our Minds    

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

➩ Our Tongues   

Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. (See James 3:1-10)

➩ Our Flesh     

Romans 6:13  Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Colossians 3:5  Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:                    

In summary:
We must have a knowledge of God’s will 
We must be yielded to God
We must be growing in the Grace of God

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Knowing God’s Will

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What is the Will of God?

Romans 11:33-12:2

11:33 Statement of God’s Wisdom
11:35 You cannot out give God.  You love God, God loved you first/more
11:34 Question: How can we understand God?

Answer: 1 Corinthian 2:14-16  But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.
Philippians 2:5 –  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

If we are to fulfill God’s will we must know God’s will.

Romans 12:2  …that ye may prove what is the good, and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Three hindrances that keep the believer from knowing God’s will.

1.  IGNORANCE of God’s written word.  2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
<No believer can know God’s will apart from God’s Word>

2. CARNALITY not being yielded to God. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
<Present and Yield: Romans 6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.>

3.  LACK OF GROWTH. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

These three are all interrelated and dependent.

We must have a knowledge of God’s will 
We must be yielded to God
We must be growing in the grace of God

What does God want me to think?  To Do? To Go?

GOD’S WILL HAS BEEN REVEALED!

It is God’s will that:  Every member of the Human race to be saved.

2 Peter 3:9  The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 6:40-47 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 11:25   Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

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GOD is

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SPIRIT >JOHN 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
MY WITNESS >ROMANS 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, …
1 THESSALONIANS 2:5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, … God is witness:
FAITHFUL >1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ …
1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 There hath no temptation … but God is faithful, …
HEAD OF CHRIST >1 CORINTHIANS 11:3
But I would have you know, …; and the head of Christ is God.
IN YOU (BELIEVERS) >1 CORINTHIANS 14:25
And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; … and report that God is in you ….
NOT AUTHOR OF CONFUSION >1 CORINTHIANS 14:33
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, …
TRUE >2 CORINTHIANS 1:18
But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.
IN CHRIST >2 CORINTHIANS 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, …..
ABLE >2 CORINTHIANS 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; …:
ROMANS 11:23 And they also, …, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.
ROMANS 14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? …: for God is able to make him stand.
NOT MOCKED >GALATIANS 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
RICH IN MERCY >EPHESIANS 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
ABOVE ALL >EPHESIANS 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
1 JOHN 3:20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
MY RECORD >PHILIPPIANS 1:8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ
NOT A LIAR >TITUS 1:2, In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
HEBREWS 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, ..:
BUILT ALL THINGS >HEBREWS 3:4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
NOT FORGETFUL >HEBREWS 6:10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, …
NOT ASHAMED >HEBREWS 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed …
FIRE >HEBREWS 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire.
WELL PLEASED >HEBREWS 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
LOVE >1 JOHN 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love

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BUT GOD of the Old Testament Part 2

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⇛ BUT GOD – Exodus

In studying the BUT GOD’s found in the scripture, the next mention(s) is in:
Exodus 13:18 But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt.
Israel under the leadership of Moses has left Egypt. They are on their way to the promised land. The land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And the way they should go is through the land of the Philistines. However, this would have meant war and would have discouraged the Israelites who would have returned to Egypt. So, God intervened. Exodus 13:18 BUT GOD led …
Exodus 21:13 And if a man lie not in wait, but God deliver him into his hand; then I will appoint thee a place whither he shall flee.
Part of the LAW dealing with a man smiting another.

⇛ BUT GOD – SAMSON

Another mention is in: Judges 15:19 But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day.
Samson had just slain 1,000 men with the jaw of an ass and he thought he would die of thirst BUT GOD provided him with water.

⇛ BUT GOD – David

Another mention is in: 1 Samuel 23:14 And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
King Saul, jealous of David, sought to kill him. BUT GOD had other plans for David as he was to be the next King of Israel.
1 Chronicles 28:3 But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.
King David wanted to build the Temple. But God had other plans. King Solomon would build the Temple.
Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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BUT GOD of the New Testament Part 2

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⇛ BUT GOD – Paul: Romans

In studying the BUT GOD found in the scripture, the next mentions are in:
Romans 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Paul reminds Gentiles how God delivered them from being servants of sin.

⇛ BUT GOD – Paul: Corinthians

In studying the BUT GOD found in the New Testament, the next mentions:
1 Corinthians 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
1 Corinthians 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
1 Corinthians 3:6-7 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
1 Corinthians 6:13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.
1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear .
1 Corinthians 12:24 For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked.
1 Corinthians 15:38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.
Paul reminds us, God is in control, to confound the mighty, revealing spiritual truths, giving spiritual increase, peace, helps escape temptation and promises a new body.

⇛ BUT GOD – Paul: Galatians

The next mentions are in:
Galatians 3:18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
Galatians 3:20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.
Galatians 6:14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
Paul reminds the Galatians, who were trying to bring the LAW into Grace, there is but one God and by grace he saved us.

⇛ BUT GOD – Paul: Ephesians

The next mention is in: Ephesians 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

⇛ BUT GOD – Paul: Philippians

The next mention is in: Philippians 2:27 For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

⇛ BUT GOD – Paul: Thessalonians

The next mentions are in:
1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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BUT GOD of the New Testament

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⇛ BUT GOD – New Testament: Gospels

Man, since the beginning has thought of himself as better than everything else, that his way was the right way. But the writer in proverbs has stated it best: Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Not only once but twice. Through out the holy scripture man has sought to go his own way, which always leads to destruction and death. BUT GOD has intervened which leads to an interesting Bible Study. “BUT GOD”. A search of the scripture finds BUT GOD occurring 43 times. 18 times in the Old Testament and 25 times in the New Testament. A study of each of these occurrences will show as man was going his way, which would lead unto death, God intervened to put man back on the right tract, a way which would not lead to death.
Yes, God has a purpose for mankind, a purpose which will lead to a better life here and an eternal life hereafter (if we will have faith in Him). And yes, God has a purpose for not only mankind but for each and every individual who will have Faith in Him.

In studying the BUT GOD’s found in the New Testament, the next mentions are in:

Mark 2:7 Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?
Luke 5:21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?
Yes, the religious leaders knew only God can forgive sin. Who then is Jesus claiming to be (they thought)?
Luke 12:20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
In this parable, the Lord Jesus teaches them GOD is in control.
Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
God knows who you are, even your heart (thoughts, intents)

⇛ BUT GOD – Acts

The next mentions are in:
Acts 7:9 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,
Stephen, preaching to the Jews, reminds them of how God protected Joseph.
Acts 10:28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Peter told the centurion that he was only there because of God.
Acts 13:30 But God raised him from the dead:
Paul, preaching at Antioch, reminded them of the Lord’s crucifixion, But God … Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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BUT GOD of the Old Testament Part 3

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⇛ BUT GOD – Psalm

In studying the BUT GOD’s found in the scripture, the next mentions are in: Psalm 49:15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.
Psalm 64:7 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
Psalm 68:21 But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such an one as goeth on still in his trespasses.
Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalm 75:7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

The Psalmist reminds that God is in control, His will, will be accomplished. And also in Proverbs.

⇛ BUT GOD – Proverbs

The next mention is in: Proverbs 21:12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
God is in control, His will, will be accomplished.

⇛ BUT GOD – Isaiah

The next mention is in: Isaiah 17:13 The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind.
Isaiah reminds Israel that God will protect them from other nations, when they worship Him.

⇛ BUT GOD – Jonah

The last mention is in: Jonah 4:7 But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.
But God had to remind Jonah that God was in control.

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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BUT GOD of the Old Testament

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Man, since the beginning has thought of himself as better than everything else, that his way was the right way. But the writer in proverbs has stated it best:

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Not only once but twice. Through out the holy scripture man has sought to go his own way, which always leads to destruction and death. BUT GOD has intervened which leads to an interesting Bible Study. “BUT GOD”. A search of the scripture finds BUT GOD occurring 43 times: 18 times in the Old Testament and 25 times in the New Testament. A study of each of these occurrences will show as man was going his way, which would lead unto death, But God intervened to put man back on the right tract, a way which would not lead to death. Yes, God has a purpose for mankind, a purpose which will lead to a better life here and an eternal life hereafter (if we will have faith in Him). And yes, God has a purpose for not only mankind but for each and every individual who will have Faith in Him.

⇛ BUT GOD – Abimelech

In studying the BUT GOD’s found in the scripture, the first mention is in Genesis 20:3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.
Reading the whole chapter gives an understanding of why God spoke to Abimelech in a dream. He wanted to add Sarah (Abraham’s wife) to his Harem which would have interfered in what God had in store for Abraham. Abimelech had a plan which seemeth right unto him BUT GOD intervened to save Abraham and Sarah.

⇛ BUT GOD – Jacob

The Second mention is in Genesis 31:7 And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me
The background to this BUT GOD starts back in Genesis 28 when Isaac tells Jacob to go to his mother’s family to seek a wife. There Jacob meets Rachel, the love of his life. But Laban (her father) tricks Jacob many times and might have caused even greater harm to Jacob, BUT GOD intervened.

⇛ BUT GOD – Joseph

The next mention(s) is in:
Genesis 45:8 So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
Genesis 48:21 And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
This is the story of Joseph. Satan, the devil, tried to destroy this young man, BUT GOD intervened. His life story begins in Genesis 30 and ends in Genesis 50, and is a very good story of how God watched over him. Now we only want to see the BUT GOD direct interventions.

Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers at 17, has spent time in prison, and then risen to be second in command in Egypt (please read to whole story). Now his brothers have come to Egypt seeking Food (not knowing Joseph was alive). He reveals himself to them and of course guild for their actions over take them. He reminds them it was not them BUT GOD who brought him to Egypt. (Genesis 45:8) Later, Joseph gets reunited with his father, Israel (Jacob) and before his father dies, he reminds Joseph BUT GOD shall be with you.
(Genesis 48:21) Again, after his father, Israel dies, Joseph forgives his brothers by reminding them that even though they thought evil against, BUT GOD meant it unto good. To create the nation of Israel.

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

WALKING INTO GOD'S PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE - Arise Sister

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