GOD'S PROCESS (4) - RESULTS OF THE PROCESS
INTRODUCTION
God's most effective way to form a believer is, to lead him through a "process" that is often unpleasant.
That was also the case when the Lord chose David for the purpose that he would one day become king over the people of Israel. Therefore, David had to go through something that is called a process.
CONTENT
A couple of principles we must understand regarding God's process:
The process must lead us to improvement/progress (1 Samuel 16:13).
Did David immediately become king after being anointed by the prophet Samuel? No.
So, what was the anointing that David received for?
First of all, as a reminder that the Lord has chosen him to enter into His scenario.
Secondly, to enable David to steer/navigate his days of life, which little by little began to experience a change.
The process that David had gone through, was starting to bring progress in his life. It's a shame that many people avoid this process, even though it brings progress to someone's life. Without process, there is no progress.
David began to enjoy being called by King Saul to play the harp in the palace, then he gained the confidence to be Saul's armor bearer/shield bearer.
In 1 Samuel 17, David was introduced by the Lord to the people of Israel from the moment he defeated Goliath. However, if we go to 1 Samuel 18, it is written, that Saul began to hate David. And not long after, the process of pursuing Saul, who seriously wanted to kill David, began. Praise the Lord, that David had successfully navigated the entire series of God's processes, experiencing many improvements and the knowledge of God during the process.
The process should result in us becoming better people, not becoming bitter (becoming 'better', not 'bitter') - 1 Samuel 18:14.
Everyone would be shocked to see that a close person, who had been the father-in-law all along, changed and wanted to kill him. David experienced this when he saw that Saul was determined to kill him. He could be bitter toward Saul, and he could also be bitter toward God, who he thought had given him false hope. But amazingly, David did not become bitter. Why? Because David knew that God was using the process to bring him to the fulfillment of God's promise.
The disappointed and bitter reaction of a believer in everything and everyone is a proof that he is not ready for God's extraordinary plan. It is also evidence that he does not believe in God's promises.
Not a few believers lose their faith as they go through this process when faith is really needed to carry us forward until we see the Lord fulfill what He has promised.
A process that is well responded to will make us “a better, not a bitter person.”
CONCLUSION
Remember, God is not surprised at the results a person achieves, but He is interested in how that person achieves them. Complete the process correctly.