January 6

Genesis 11 - The Tower of Babel

The Tower of Babel was a monument built by man for man.  It was built for the whole world to see and represented the people's own achievements and their own greatness.  It can be summed up in one word - pride.  Pride and Gods presence are incompatible.  In Luke 18:14 Jesus tells us that everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and anyone who humbles himself will be exalted.  Whatever false idol stands between us and the Lord has to be removed if we want to live in a relationship with God.  Much like the people of Babel, we too have a tendency to build our own monuments "so that we can make a name for ourselves" (v.4).  It can come in different forms or as anything that points to our achievements instead of pointing to our Father.  "Things", (for lack of a better word), in and of themselves may not be bad.  However when we confuse them with our identity and self worth we've created a false idol over God in our lives.  Knowing that every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights is a reminder of our Good Father and our identity.  I pray Father You reveal to us and tear down "towers" we've built in our lives that stand between or replace You in our hearts and by the power of Your Holy Spirit, give us strength, wisdom and discernment to follow and live in a relationship with You.  In Jesus' Name.


Randi