Life has a way of throwing curveballs at us. We face struggles, trials, and moments of deep despair when it feels like the walls are closing in. Our circumstances scream “impossible,” and we can be tempted to accept defeat. But when we find ourselves at the brink, two words can change everything: But God.

These two small words carry the weight of Heaven's intervention. They signify a divine interruption—a moment when God steps into our impossible situations and shifts the narrative. It’s as if God Himself steps into our timeline and says, “Enough! I’m turning this around for My glory.”

The phrase “But God” appears throughout Scripture, and every time it does, it marks a moment when circumstances were bleak, but God intervened, showing His faithfulness, power, and mercy. It is a reminder that no matter what we face, God has the final word.

The Power of “But God” Moments

When we hear, “But God,” we know it’s not over. It’s a declaration that no matter how impossible the situation seems, God is working behind the scenes. It reminds us that God is sovereign and in control. These are the moments when God overrides natural law, human reasoning, and even the schemes of the enemy. What seemed certain to bring destruction, loss, or defeat is met with a divine intervention that flips the script.

When your back is against the wall and you see no way out, that’s when God says, “But I have a plan.” When the enemy has you surrounded, “But God” reminds us of His promise to deliver. When sickness or disease strikes, “But God” assures us of His healing power.

Scriptures That Declare “But God”

Here’s a powerful list of “But God” moments in Scripture that reveal His character and intervention in impossible situations:

1. Genesis 8:1 – But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded.
   • Even after the floodwaters covered the earth, God had not forgotten Noah. His remembrance brought the promise of a new beginning.
2. Genesis 50:20 – You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
   • Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, but God turned it into a redemptive story of provision and salvation for an entire nation.
3. Psalm 73:26 – My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
   • When our strength fails and we are at our weakest, God sustains us and becomes our portion.
4. Romans 5:8 – But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
   • Even in our sin, God’s love was so great that He made a way for us through Jesus’ sacrifice.
5. Ephesians 2:4-5 – But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.
   • Though we were spiritually dead, God’s mercy gave us new life through Christ.
6. Acts 13:29-30 – When they had carried out all that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and laid him in a tomb. But God raised him from the dead…
   • The ultimate “But God” moment: Jesus’ resurrection. What looked like the end was just the beginning.
7. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
   • In moments of temptation, God provides the escape we need to overcome.
8. Acts 7:9-10 – Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him and rescued him from all his troubles…
   • God’s presence in Joseph’s life transformed betrayal and suffering into triumph and deliverance.
9. Psalm 49:15 – But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself.
   • Even in the face of death, God promises redemption and eternal life with Him.
10. 1 Samuel 23:14 – David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands.
    • When David was pursued by Saul, God’s protection kept him from harm.

The Final Word Is God's

Each of these scriptures speaks of God’s power to interrupt the natural course of events. “But God” moments remind us that the story is not over. The enemy may try to weave his plans of destruction, but God has the final say. When the world counts you out, when people walk away, when circumstances seem to close in, God steps in.

If you’re going through a situation today that seems impossible, if the enemy has whispered that it’s over, remember this: But God. He is the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). What He started in your life, He will bring to completion (Philippians 1:6).

Embrace Your “But God” Moment

Maybe you're facing a “But God” moment right now. It could be a financial crisis, a health battle, a strained relationship, or spiritual warfare. Whatever you're facing, know this: God is ready to intervene. He’s not just the God of the past; He’s the God of your present and your future.

So, lift your eyes off the impossible and fix them on the God who is more than able. Declare in faith, “But God” over every area of your life. He will turn your mourning into joy, your lack into provision, your despair into hope, and your weakness into strength.

Because when you say “But God,” you’re inviting Heaven’s power to invade your reality.

Pray with me: