God had a lot of people in the Bible do things that didn't fit the societal norm...so why do we seem to think He only wants us to operate within conventional wisdom, the realms of common sense, or what we believe to be possible and achievable under our own strength?

"For he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." (I John 4:4)

God may call us to step out beyond our own understanding, and we should be ready to do it in faith. Following the Lord often requires us to do things that don't make sense to the rest of the world - even other believers!