The word 'but' stands as a resistance to an aforementioned proclamation.
God speaks to all men that are willing to listen. When He speaks it is to bring us good news wrapped in instructions.
Experience has shown that God's instructions are not palatable at first sight. Tithe for example is just 10% but many Christians today rationalize it away as irrelevant. When He told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, he would have almost gone erratic. That's how strong God's instructions can be.
However, It is dangerous to say 'but' to the instructions of God. Instructions are to be obeyed not debated. Before God speaks He has seen the end, He expects you to follow to the letter what He says because He knows what's best for you.
Also we must be careful not to speak negatively concerning God's leading. Don't speak of the storms speak of Him who rides upon the storm.
In Numbers 13:27, the spies told Moses and the people that the land they saw was truly flowing with milk and honey. If they had stopped there all would have been well.
BUT...
They went on in verses 28, 29, 31-33 to bring the BUT REPORTS. Evidently the buts spelled their doom.
When God leads you, you may not get the whole picture and you are likely to see ditches on the way; Emphasize only what God says and disregard the facts of impossibility.
Walk with God always.
Shalom.
God speaks to all men that are willing to listen. When He speaks it is to bring us good news wrapped in instructions.
Experience has shown that God's instructions are not palatable at first sight. Tithe for example is just 10% but many Christians today rationalize it away as irrelevant. When He told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, he would have almost gone erratic. That's how strong God's instructions can be.
However, It is dangerous to say 'but' to the instructions of God. Instructions are to be obeyed not debated. Before God speaks He has seen the end, He expects you to follow to the letter what He says because He knows what's best for you.
Also we must be careful not to speak negatively concerning God's leading. Don't speak of the storms speak of Him who rides upon the storm.
In Numbers 13:27, the spies told Moses and the people that the land they saw was truly flowing with milk and honey. If they had stopped there all would have been well.
BUT...
They went on in verses 28, 29, 31-33 to bring the BUT REPORTS. Evidently the buts spelled their doom.
When God leads you, you may not get the whole picture and you are likely to see ditches on the way; Emphasize only what God says and disregard the facts of impossibility.
Walk with God always.
Shalom.
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