I’m always thinking about inventions and engineering ideas. It’s in my blood. It’s my career. It’s how God wired me. One of my favorite shows is How It’s Made, where they take ordinary products—from kayaks to cowboy boots—and reveal the fascinating process behind manufacturing them.
Recently, while drawing plans for a future backyard deck, I came up with what I thought was a pretty clever idea. I sketched out a unique clip that I’m sure has never been made before. I spent most of the next day chewing on it at work before finally running it past my (coworker) uncle. Honestly, I expected something like, “That’s a pretty good idea,” or “I think that could work.”
Instead, he said, “Nah, you’re overthinking this.”
Balloon officially deflated.
On the drive home, I replayed his words in my head. But then I sat down at my computer and drew it up anyway. Why? Because our world is filled with inventions that somebody once laughed at. Behind countless breakthroughs are inventors who ignored the scoffs, doubts, and dismissive opinions and kept moving forward.
That got me thinking about Paul. When God called him, Paul didn’t gather a committee. He didn’t poll his friends. He didn’t seek validation from people who might not understand what God was doing. Scripture says, “Immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood.” Paul understood that the fastest way to derail his purpose was to organize an opinionated committee.
Paul knew God had spoken, and God’s voice carried more weight than everyone else’s opinion.
There is wisdom in seeking counsel, but there are times when the clearest thing we can do is obey what the Lord has already made clear. If God has directed your steps, don’t let the discouragement of others become the steering wheel of your life.
Everybody has an opinion about what you should do. Make sure God’s opinion comes first.
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