Scripture:
Genesis 11:1-4
Now the
whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As
people moved eastward, they found a plain in Shinar and settled
there.
3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make
bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of
stone, and tar for mortar. 4 Then they
said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the
heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves; otherwise we will
be scattered over the face of the whole earth.”
What are you living for? What is your dream? Does
it involve you becoming well-known or famous for some skill that you have? Do
you want to be respected for your accomplishments?
The people living in the plain of Shinar in Genesis
11 wanted to be famous and respected. They built a city with a tall tower
in order to make a name for themselves. They were prideful and were working to
gain the admiration of others.
But God didn't see that as a worthy life goal. He
had something different in mind for these people living in the plain of Shinar.
So, to make them forget their dream of fame and respect, He confused their
language. They couldn't cooperate with each other anymore and had to abandon
their project.
What does God have planned for you? Is it fame and
respect, or is there something more meaningful He wants you to work toward?
Just like the people living in the plain of
Shinar, if you are not in God's will, He will not bless you in your work and
may even work against you to bring you back to a true sense of purpose.
But if you are living in God's will and working
toward something truly worthy, He will bless you, work with you, and help you
to accomplish what you've set out to do.
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