In this encouraging message, Jurgen Schulz explores the powerful biblical phrase “But God” — two words that can transform a seemingly hopeless situation and mark a turning point in the story.
Beginning in Ephesians 2, Schulz reminds us of humanity’s desperate condition apart from Christ: we were dead in our sins, enslaved, condemned, and without hope. But God, rich in mercy and motivated by His great love, intervened by sending His Son to give us new life. The resurrection of Lazarus illustrates this gospel reality: when Christ speaks, the spiritually dead can come to life.
Schulz then turns to Romans 5 and emphasizes the unshakable nature of God’s love. Christ did not die for us because we were good or because we had finally gotten our lives together. He died for us while we were still sinners, ungodly, and enemies of God. The cross is the definitive demonstration that God’s love does not depend on our performance and will not abandon us when we stumble or fail.
Finally, in Philippians 2, Schulz looks at Epaphroditus, who became seriously ill and was near death. Yet Paul says, “But God had mercy on him.” This illustrates another kind of “But God” moment—God’s intervention in the midst of trials, His mercy in response to prayer, and His ability to change circumstances that seem hopeless.
The message ultimately encourages believers to recognize the “But God” moments in their own lives. We will all encounter difficult and uncertain circumstances, but those moments can become opportunities to see God at work. Above all, the ultimate “But God” moment is salvation itself: when we were lost, God intervened and changed everything.