Today, we continue with our series on the God of Ideas. I hope the series has been a blessing to you so far. To recap what I shared previously, the God of Ideas is the God who gives His children ideas to solve problems, transform nations, and lead the way in their chosen fields. God is not against secular work, contrary to what many people believe. The Bible records that Jesus was a carpenter (Mark 6:3), David was a shepherd, Noah was a farmer, Peter and John were fishermen, and Apostle Paul was a tentmaker, among many others.
God can give you ideas that build on your skills and expertise to solve important problems in society and bring transformation to your nation.
In this part and the next, I want to talk about what you must do to move your ideas from dreams into reality. How do you physically build what God has shown you in dreams and visions? Many people struggle with this question. They ask, “How do I practically implement these ideas?” Some become discouraged because they lack money, expertise, or even know where to begin.
The first thing I want you to understand is that God Himself is a builder. Hebrews 11:10 describes Him as the builder and maker: “for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” You must understand that God is the Chief Builder and Maker. If He gives you an idea, then just as He created things, He will also empower you to create and build.
When we look at God’s creation, the oceans, forests, mountains, and planets, we see His handiwork everywhere. We realise that God did not only say, “Let there be light,” but He also performed His word so that light actually appeared. When God created man, He Himself took dust from the ground and formed man. You can see God first speaking and then bringing His own words to pass.
Genesis 1:26 says, “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.’” Here we see God expressing the idea of creating man. Then in the next verse we see the action: Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” In Genesis 2:7, the Bible gives even more details: “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.”
You can clearly see God Himself going down to the ground, putting materials together to bring His vision and idea to life. So when God gives you an idea, you must not allow it to die in your dreams or thoughts. You must do your best, through divine leading, to bring it to life or into manifestation.
When you receive a divine idea through a dream, the first thing you must do is document it. Documentation is very important. Write down every single aspect of the dream. I have written about this series. Once you have documented it, if you feel the idea is incomplete or you do not yet have all the pieces needed to move forward, then you should engage God in prayer.
Separate yourself in prayer and supplication. Ask God for more details. God loves when we come to Him with questions, and He will definitely answer. Proverbs 25: 2 says, “it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings to search out a matter”. Also we read in Matthew 7:7: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” You can also add fasting when you believe you are hitting a roadblock or not receiving further information. I can assure you that God is merciful, and He will give you more direction.
I have personally received ideas that I had no idea how to implement. Yet, after persistently seeking God for greater understanding, He answered in His own time. From my experience, the answers and details often come when I least expect them. You must learn to be patient when seeking the face of the Lord. Do not rush God. He is sovereign, and if you truly desire His direction and input, you must be willing to align yourself with His timing. The waiting process is also part of our training. It builds endurance, strengthens faith, and teaches us not to abandon divine ideas simply because the process becomes difficult or unclear.
Some important prayers you should pray are: “Lord, what is the timeline for this idea? When should I start? Who is the dream team for this assignment?” I wrote in detail about choosing a team in Part 4. You should also ask, “What problem am I solving?” and “How do I market or sell this idea?”
After praying these prayers, you must also understand that God is a God of excellence and order. Therefore, you need to ask yourself whether you have the necessary skills required for the idea God has given you.
When God gave Moses instructions concerning the Ark of the Covenant, Moses himself did not possess the artistic skills needed to build it. Instead, God instructed him to assign the work to Bezalel. Exodus 31:1-5 says: “Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze, in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of workmanship.”
This explains why you may be a lawyer, yet God gives you ideas about real estate. Or you may be a teacher, yet God constantly gives you ideas about the fashion industry. You can boldly take steps in faith and learn more about the industries God is directing you toward. In that way, when God begins to give you deeper insights about those fields, you will understand Him more clearly. Delegation should not stop you from learning deeply about the field God is calling you into.
Knowledge is very important, even when God is guiding you with divine ideas. Let us use Noah as an example. God told Noah to build an ark in Genesis 6:14-16. He said, “Make yourself an ark of gopherwood; make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and outside with pitch. And this is how you shall make it: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, its width fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits. You shall make a window for the ark, and you shall finish it to a cubit from above; and set the door of the ark in its side. You shall make it with lower, second, and third decks.”
From this scripture, Noah either had carpentry skills or his sons were knowledgeable in carpentry. He had to understand measurements, what a door was, the type of materials to use, and how to construct the ark properly. Skills and knowledge are very important when it comes to executing divine ideas. It is important to learn skills because God will often use what you already know or have in order to bring His plans to pass.
When both Gideon and Moses encountered God, they were told to go in their might. Later, Acts 7:22 records that “Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and deeds.” You cannot remove the place of knowledge and skills when it comes to implementing divine ideas.
To sum up, God can give you a divine idea, but you must stay connected to Him in prayer to receive further details. You will also need a team, as well as the necessary skills and knowledge. Without these things, the idea may remain trapped only in your dreams and thoughts.
