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God Makes No Mistakes.

Writer: Apostle Desmond Oladimeji
Apostle Desmond Oladimeji
Jun 8
3 min read

"As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him." Psa. 18:30.  (NIV)


A farmer was oppressed by the noonday heat, the tired farmer sat under a walnut tree to rest in his farm. Relaxing, he looked at his pumpkin vines and said to himself, "How strange it is that God puts such big heavy pumpkins on a frail vine that has so little strength it has to trail on the ground!" And then looking up into the cool branches of the tree above him, he added, "How strange it is that God puts small walnuts on such a big tree with branches so strong they could hold a man!" Just then a breeze dislodged a walnut from the tree that hit him so hard on the head. The tired farmer wondered no more, as he rubbed his head continually from the pain he felt and then he said, "It is a good thing there wasn't a pumpkin up there instead of a walnut." Hopefully, when the breezes of life blow, you will remember that God, Who is great and wise, makes no mistakes. He deserves our praise under any circumstance, not our criticism. The farmer needed a ride awakening under the walnut tree to receive the wisdom of God.


God is perfect in wisdom, power, and holiness, He is incapable of error. Unlike humans, God never acts rashly, overlooks details, or needs a "redo." His works are flawless. Your birth, personality, and life were not accidents or surprises to God, regardless of the circumstances surrounding them. God designed you with intention and purpose. Even when situations feel chaotic or appear to be mistakes, God in His sovereignty is orchestrating circumstances to serve a higher purpose, transforming struggles into stepping stones. As believers you should know that all things are designed to work together for your good, don't give any room for what looks like God is oblivious of any challenge you may be dealing with.


Humans have limited, finite knowledge, but God has unlimited understanding. What seems like a mistake to us is often simply a result of not seeing the "big picture" that God has already planned. God does not begin a project He cannot finish. Every detour, challenge, or closed door is part of a deliberate, calculated, and loving plan for your ultimate benefit. The scripture says in Jer. 29:11 “"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Nothing that you go through alters God's purposes for your life. All you need to do is to align and allow God to work everything out for you according to his predetermined counsel. He doesn't make mistakes. Selah!



FURTHER READING:


"Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." Psa. 139:16. (NIV)


"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Rom. 8:28. (NIV)


DECLARATION: 


Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of salvation. Lord, You are the Potter and I am the clay. I surrender my own plans, ambitions, and timelines to You, acknowledging that Your thoughts are higher than mine and Your plans are for my good. I ask that You align my heart and mind with Your perfect will. Remove from me any desire, distraction, or ambition that does not align with Your ultimate purpose for my life. Replace my anxieties with Your peace and my confusion with Your divine clarity in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.


1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:


Job. 38:1-41.

Job. 39:1-30.

Job. 40:1-24.


QUOTE FOR THE DAY:


“God Doesn't Make Mistakes, What Looks Like A Mistake Is God's Master Plan For Your Good."

1 Comment


Dorcas Kusemi
Dorcas Kusemi
Jun 08

Lord, let me and my household, stay in your plan s for our lives. Amen

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