One of the drawbacks of being made in the image of God is that we forget that some of His attributes are not communicable.  In other words, we can be like God in love, rightness, compassion and blessing.  However, we cannot be like God by being in two places at once, knowing everything or controlling the environment!  He is God—we are not.  Sometimes we have really great ideas; they may even be for God’s glory and the good of others.  However, God is not obligated in any way to bless our ideas.  Some ideas are from Him and should be pursued with perseverance.  Some ideas should get trashed.  Some ideas are ill-timed.  Since we are not on a mission for God but rather, on a mission with God, it is wise for us to figure out how to join His work.  This coming Sunday, Lord willing, we’ll study a passage where God said, “No.”  This can be painful and even frustrating, but if we understand that God actually “knows a thing or two because He has seen a thing or two,” we’ll relax and learn to join His activity.  When God says no, we may be on the verge of a great opportunity.