BUT... He is out in the fields (1 Samuel 16:11)

“There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied.

 “BUT...

 he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.”

1 Sam 16:11

This verse just makes me smile because I am the youngest child in my family. God was looking for a new king and He sent Samuel to the family of Jesse to find him. The father showed him all of the sons and none were the one God was looking for. When he asked is this all of your sons the above verse was the reply. When Samuel found David in the field God assured him he was the one! Imagine that - a shepherd keeping watch over his flocks by night.  

BUT chosen by God (1 Peter 2:4)

As you come to Him,

the living stone -rejected by humans

BUT...

 chosen by God and precious to Him.

1 Peter 2:4

From the very beginning of Christ life here on earth He was rejected.

There wasn't even room in the Inn. The innkeeper may not have realized that Christ the King was being born-

so too we may not realize how we reject Him on an everyday basis. Look for the Savior today in the least expected places.

BUT... about that day (Matthew 26:36)

BUT... about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, not the Son, BUT only the Father.....

Matthew 24:36

This time of year it is so fun to watch the kids as they watch for Santa. The anticipation, the excitement plus they are trying to do their very best to be good.
OH if we could translate this excitement into watching and waiting for Jesus return.

Wouldn't that be a grand "Christmas gift". 

 I challenge you to release the child of God with in you.

Get excited, do your best and anxiously anticipate Jesus' return.

BUT... God meant it for good (Genesis 50:20)

"As for you, you meant evil against me, 

BUT...

 God meant it for good

 in order to bring about this present result,

to preserve many people alive.

Gen 50:20

I love this passage and it is one I often meditate on when bad things happen. Just think Joseph's brothers sought out to kill him because they were jealous. BUT God saved him the pit they had thrown him in. Joseph became the ruler over Israel which included his brothers!

God is so good. He's got your back!

BUT... love your enemies (Luke 6:32-35)

 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?

 Even sinners love those who love them.....

BUT love your enemies, do good to them,

and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.

Then your reward will be great, 

Luke 6: 32....35

Are you thinking of what you can give to Jesus this Christmas. Well here it is. Love those who you don't find loveable. Just try it with one person and see what happens. What is amazing about God is what ever we give to Him He multiplies and blesses us.

BUT you are a chosen people (1 Peter 2:9)

BUT you are a chosen people,

a royal priesthood, a holy nation,

 God’s special possession,

that you may declare the praises of Him

who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9

What a beautiful verse to wake up to this morning! You were chosen by GOD, you are His special possession.

Praise Him today!!

BUT...in these last days (Hebrews 1:1-2)

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,

BUT in these last days

He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom also He made the universe.

Hebrews 1:1-2      

Listen carefully this holiday season. God is talking to you through the birth of His son.