What is P-52?
Written by: Pastor Karen Smith- Christ Fellowship Church
God is a God of process. The first introduction of God to humanity as recorded in the Bible finds God in the midst of a PROCESS – Creation. Each day God was at work.
He had a specific strategy. His plans were thought out, outlined, well-defined, and meticulously detailed. No one could ever dispute that fact that God could have chosen
to instantly, in a moment, with one motion of His hand, complete creation in fullness.
He has the power to do such a thing. However, He chose to demonstrate PROCESS. God had a precise agenda and purpose for each day.
The creation account recorded in
Genesis reveals a thoughtful plan carried out to perfection.
God is a God of process.
We see PROCESS continuously at work throughout the Bible. Noah followed a process as he constructed the ark under the direction of God. Although he was anointed as a
lad to be king of Israel, David walked through a process of becoming such a leader.
He had a specific strategy. His plans were thought out, outlined, well-defined, and meticulously detailed. No one could ever dispute that fact that God could have chosen
to instantly, in a moment, with one motion of His hand, complete creation in fullness.
He has the power to do such a thing. However, He chose to demonstrate PROCESS. God had a precise agenda and purpose for each day.
The creation account recorded in
Genesis reveals a thoughtful plan carried out to perfection.
God is a God of process.
We see PROCESS continuously at work throughout the Bible. Noah followed a process as he constructed the ark under the direction of God. Although he was anointed as a
lad to be king of Israel, David walked through a process of becoming such a leader.
John the Baptist spent time in the wilderness in preparation to be the forerunner of Jesus Christ.
He certainly experienced a process of development. Paul found himself
in seclusion for a period of time prior to entering into his full time ministry. He submitted to the training process of God. And finally, Jesus Himself faithfully and methodically followed the directions of His Father and completed the process of redemption for you and me.
There is no doubt God can do things instantly and suddenly, but the growth of your spiritual maturity is not an instant and sudden act of God. God has never taken a short
cut in the spiritual expansion of His followers. It takes time, effort, sweat, and PROCESS to become a fully devoted Christ-follower – a disciple.
He certainly experienced a process of development. Paul found himself
in seclusion for a period of time prior to entering into his full time ministry. He submitted to the training process of God. And finally, Jesus Himself faithfully and methodically followed the directions of His Father and completed the process of redemption for you and me.
There is no doubt God can do things instantly and suddenly, but the growth of your spiritual maturity is not an instant and sudden act of God. God has never taken a short
cut in the spiritual expansion of His followers. It takes time, effort, sweat, and PROCESS to become a fully devoted Christ-follower – a disciple.