BUT Jesus bent down (John 8:6-7)

They were using this question as a trap,

in order to have a basis for accusing him.

BUT Jesus bent down

 and started to write on the ground with his finger.

When they kept on questioning him,

 he straightened up and said to them,

“Let any one of you who is without sin

be the first to throw a stone at her.”

John 8:6-7

This is probably one of my favorite BUTS in the Bible.

Before you judge someone make sure you check your self first.

These men had brought a woman to Jesus who had been caught in the act of adultery

 (where was the guy). They wanted to see how Jesus would condemn her. Instead He started writing things in the sand and then they walked away.

BUT he who seeks glory (John 7:18)

Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, 

BUT he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him

 is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.

John 7:18

Be careful who you listen to. Is the person speaking so that you will like them or are they full of pride?

Also be careful when you speak - is your motivation to be liked? or to show people Christ in you?

BUT a Samaritan (Luke 10:30-34)

In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.  So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.

But a Samaritan,

as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him,

he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him.

Luke 10:30-34

Be careful that you don't find yourself so busy doing good

that you miss what is happening around you.

BUT the workers are few (Luke 10:2)

 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful,

BUT the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.

Luke 10:2

This seems like a verse we could think about in the fall BUY since it is spring time we need to make sure we are planting seeds of love and grace all around us so that when fall comes there will be something to harvest.

BUT if your eyes are unhealthy (Matthew 6:22-23)

“The eye is the lamp of the body.

If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.  

BUT if your eyes are unhealthy,

your whole body will be full of darkness.

If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

Matthew 6:22-23

This reminds me of a children's song "Oh, be carful little eyes what you see, for the Father up above is looking down in love. Oh be careful little eyes what you see." Our eyes are a gateway to our heart we need to pay attention what we are exposing them to. 

BUT with the precious blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19)

For you know that it was not with perishable things

such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors,

BUT with the precious blood of Christ,

 a lamb without blemish or defect.

1 Peter 1:18-19

Think about this today and Thank your Heavenly Father.

BUT I want you to know (Mark 2:9-11)

Which is easier: to say to this paralyzed man,

‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say,

‘Get up, take your mat and walk’?

BUT I want you to know that

the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”

So he said to the man,

“I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”

Mark 2:9-11

My heart over flows when I hear of someone's heart being healed. Don't get me wrong when Jesus chooses to heal someone's body it is wonderful. BUT to me it's the works of the heart that get me excited. It is not something we can see like a healed leg. It's something we have to surrender and then tell the world about.

BUT Jesus knew what they were thinking (Luke 6:7-8)

The Pharisees and the teachers of the law

were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus,

 so they watched him closely

to see if he would heal on the Sabbath.

BUT Jesus knew what they were thinking

and said to the man with the shriveled hand,

 “Get up and stand in front of everyone.”

 So he got up and stood there.

Luke 6:7-8

I am so glad I don't have to get caught up in rules and religious laws!

Thank you Jesus for your never ending or conditional healing and love!

BUT if the salt loses (Matthew 5:13)

“You are the salt of the earth.

BUT if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?

 It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

Matthew 5:13

Salt add flavor and help preserve. Do you had flavor to your world? Do you help preserve others?

BUT store up for yourselves (Matthew 6:20-21)

BUT store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ²¹ For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:20-21

This is a perfect follow up to yesterday.

Treasures in Heaven to me is showing kindness and love to others.

BUT the Son of Man (Matthew 8:20)

Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests,

BUT the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”

Matthew 8:20

Stop and think about this for a minute....

The entire time Jesus was ministering to people He had no place to call home. I really can't comprehend this as my home is my sanctuary, my safe place. BUT made me think that heaven truly is our ultimate home and once again Jesus reminds us to not get caught up in this world.

BUT let them not turn to folly (Psalm 85:8)

I will listen to what God the Lord says; He promises peace to His people, His faithful servants— BUT let them not turn to folly.

Psalm 85:8

 I can't help BUT post this for St Paddy's day. It is all well and good to have fun
BUT be careful that it does not turn to folly (lack of good sense; foolishness)

BUT when you give (Matthew 6:3-4)

 BUT when you give to the needy,

do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,

so that your giving may be in secret.

Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

^{Matthew 6:3-4}

^{This is a great motivation for Random Acts of Kindness! Go do something for someone today that is not expecting it You actually may end up with the greater blessing}

BUT the tax collector (Luke 18:10-14)

 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’

“BUT the tax collector stood at a distance.

He would not even look up to heaven, 

BUT beat his breast and said,

‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Luke 18:10-14

This story encourages me every time I read it. We as Christians need to be reminded where we came from and who we would be without Christ.

BUT the sick (Matthew 9:12-13)

 On hearing this, Jesus said,

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, 

BUT the sick. BUT go and learn what this means:

‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’

For I have not come to call the righteous, BUT sinners.”

Matthew 9:12-13

 

BUT only God (1 Corinthians 3:7)

So neither the one who plants

nor the one who waters is anything,

 BUT only God, who makes things grow.

1 Corinthians 3:7

As we look around at the close of winter all we see if trees that look dead. Have hope God is doing a work that we can't see and soon He will share all of His beauty with us. If you are discouraged today Have Hope God is working in ways you can not see!