Well, I’m just a wild and crazy kinda gal!
Under it. Over it. Around it. Through it. Nothing will stop me from doing it. I often hear people express this kind of attitude when they get an idea or see an opportunity that seems good or profitable. They devote all of their resources to getting it done.
As evidence that this way of thinking may be flawed, I call as my witness a donkeya donkey belonging to a man named Balaam.
Balaam was offered a profitable assignment from a neighboring king, and he inquired of God for permission to accept it (Num. 22). When God said no, the kings representatives made a better offer. Thinking God might change His mind, Balaam asked again. God granted permission for Balaam to go with them but with strict conditions. God knew Balaams heart and was not pleased with him, so He placed His Angel in the way. Balaam couldnt see the Angel but his donkey could. When the donkey refused to continue, Balaam became angry with the animal for blocking his progress.
Balaams story teaches us that not every obstacle is meant to be overcome. Some are placed by God to keep us from doing something foolish. When our plans are hindered, we shouldnt assume that its Satan trying to stop us. It might be God trying to protect us.
Read: Numbers 22:10-34