Scripture to Read: Genesis 11:5-32
In Genesis 11:5-6, we see that God came down to see what mankind had built. God saw their work & their defiance against His commands to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. God also saw they were working together against the Lord. Of course, God knew their rebellion would become greater and more destructive if left to themselves. So, God responded in Genesis 11:7-9. God, in His infinite wisdom, confused the language of the people. The city was called Babel because it was there that the Lord confused the language of all the earth. In an instant, the different global languages were started. God makes it clear that He dispersed them over the face of all the earth. They didn’t want to be dispersed, but God had a different plan. When we attempt to live against God’s Word, we choose to walk on dangerous ground. It is pretty arrogant and useless for us to seek to live in opposition to God’s perfect will. When we seek to do things our way and not God’s way, according to Psalms 2:1-4, God sits on His throne and laughs. God ALWAYS has the final word in our lives. As Christians, we must remember that our salvation gives us a new heart to live within the will and authority of God. By the power of His Holy Spirit in us, God’s will transforms our will. As Christ lived to please God the Father, we must live the same way. The life we live, we’re to live for Him and no other.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about those who want to do things their way and not God’s way?
2. How are you being transformed by God each day and seeking to carry out His will each day?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!