God’s Idea vs. Good Idea

God’s Idea vs. Good Idea

"That seemed like a good idea to me, so I picked twelve men, one from each tribe." (Deut. 1:23)

Not every good idea is a God idea. Many destinies have been derailed because people chose what looked reasonable instead of what God had commanded. A God idea may not always make sense, fit culture, or align with logic—but if it’s truly from Him, it will speak in the end and never fail.

Take Moses and the twelve spies as an example. God had already given the instruction: “Go and possess the land.” But the people suggested what “seemed like a good idea”—to send spies first. Moses agreed, and though it sounded wise, it was not God’s directive. That single decision became one of the most costly mistakes in Israel’s history.

The ten spies who returned with a negative report discouraged the people, sapped their faith, and ultimately caused an entire generation to miss the Promised Land. What seemed like a good idea turned into a disaster.

"How can we go up? We’re trapped in a dead end. Our brothers took all the wind out of our sails, telling us, ‘The people are bigger and stronger than we are; their cities are huge, their defenses massive—we even saw Anakite giants there!’" (Deut. 1:28)

The lesson is clear: always stick with God’s idea. It may defy logic, clash with culture, or go against common practice—but if God said it, He will back it up. Choose a God idea over a good idea—every day, every time.

Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift)