63. A Good Idea Is Not Always A God Idea

Numbers 21-22

And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.   Numbers 22:18

Although Balaam wasn't a good guy for the most part, and at times directly disobeyed God, this statement that he made here is one we should all remember and apply. At times we treat God's word as optional. And the part most talked about is doing less than what God has told us to do. Whether that be not trusting God, not having faith, not witnessing or passing out a tract when the Holy Spirit prompts us to. The thing that is intriguing about this verse is that Balaam says that going beyond the word of God would be to do less or more. The doing more part is often not thought about. It seems people are always trying to do more, to be more, to be busier, etc. But does God want that? How many times have I decided I needed to do something great for God, which isn't a bad desire, but then neglect to ask Him what He wants me to do? We can get overwhelmed and burnt out by all the things we're trying to do that God has not asked us to do. To do more does not always equal more favor with God. It only does when He gives us more to do. When making decisions, or trying to fulfill desires, do I bring them to God first and ask Him what He wants me to do? Am I seeking God's will for my life or my will for my life? Just because something I want to do is a good idea, doesn't always mean it's a God idea.

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