Scripture
If they are planning and doing these things merely on their own, it will soon be overthrown. But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God! Acts 5:38-39

Observation
Pushing uphill or momentum. Both are movement but differ greatly. With plenty of panting a man can push a bolder up a mountain. But what is that compared to a rock slide?

There are good ideas and then there are God-ideas. Both can swirl with activity and acclaim. But the test is time. If the activity stops with the person who started it, it is just another good idea. But if the thing grows no matter who is in charge then God is on the move.

Application
In 46 years of living I’ve had some good ideas and occasionally swept up in a God idea. I know which I’d rather have. I know what I want today. So my prayer today must not be, “Lord, bless what I am doing.” Instead I must pray, “Lord, place me where you are blessing.” I want to be swept away in an avalanche bigger than I am.

Prayer
Father, it is not about me, it’s about You. Most of the time I forget that, but let that not be the case today. It’s all about You. Would you please introduce me to the God-idea you have for my life? No that’s a wrong prayer. Let me try again. Do this: show me the God-idea you have for the world and then let me get caught up in it. For if it is really You, it must be bigger than me. Please introduce me to the good works you have planned in advance for me to do. Amen.