Understanding God’s Process

A PROCESS is a series of actions that lead to an outcome—so, it's your journey to greatness. (Jeremiah 29:11)

God found Noah blameless on his journey, so he shared his plan with him and spared him and his family from the flood. (Genesis 6:9)

Process—a series of actions

GOD will test you and find you faithful to trust you, so your test of faith is in order.

Anything that stands between his promise and its realization in your life is a test of faith. It is where you prove the Word of God.

THE PROCESS is where you give credence to God’s Word.

Esther proved God’s Word when she stepped out in faith, willingly putting her life on the line. (Esther 4:16)

Her faith in God became her letter of credence to his word.

Likewise, your trust in God will be your proof of His Word.

IF GOD is in what you're going through, then it is good. He will test you to refine you. (Psalms 66:10)

When they sold Joseph into slavery, they thought they were putting an end to God’s promise, but God was working behind the scenes. (Genesis 37:1-28)

Whenever Satan is working to stop you, God is working to move you forward.

So the process of God will make Him [who is deeply concerned about us] to cause all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love Him, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. (Romans 8:28)

THE PROCESS of God will position you for the next season of life. It will move you from stagnation to speed.

So the process is a shifting season, and unusual occurrences can be the signs.

IF YOU are truly called and saved by God, you'll realize that you cannot love the outcome and hate the process.

As your test precedes your testimony, so the process must precede the outcome.

‘God’s process is progressive.’

My prayer for you is that you will see God in the process and embrace it, so that the outcome will be more meaningful to you.

JESUS saw the Father in the process and endured the cross.

And Hebrews 12:2 tells us to look unto him, the author and finisher of our faith—the one who brings our faith to maturity, who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame.

So God’s commitment and faithfulness to redemption were shown in the process.

Likewise, the picture of your faithfulness will be seen in your obedience to his word.

JOSEPH understood this when he asked, “How then could I do this great evil and sin against God [and your husband]?”

This encounter revealed Joseph’s heart. He pleased God rather than man.

My prayer for you is that in all you do, God will be your priority, and your life will give Him pleasure.

PAUL made God his priority when he said, “I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.

The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (Galatians 2:20)

He knew that the power to change was in Christ.

GOD looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7)

So, he will not do anything with you until your heart is in the right place.

He did not move Abraham forward until his heart was right with him. (Genesis 17:1)

THE SHORTCUT to the realization of his promise is your faithfulness to His Word.

When God told Abraham to sacrifice his only son, God wanted to see where his loyalty lay. (Genesis 22:2)

Abraham passed the test because his eyes were not on the gift, but the giver.

Likewise, the only leper who returned to Jesus to show gratitude looked away from the gift to the giver.

And Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine?” (Luke 17:11-19)

You must learn to fix your eyes on the giver. He still has many more gifts to give you.

' The giver still has more gifts.'

Final Thought

“When we wrap our minds and hearts around God’s gracious work in the gospel and root ourselves in Jesus, we find the strength and power to change because the power to change comes from him alone.“ (Matt Eachus)