Tower of Babel

Scripture:

Genesis 11:1-9



Summary:

At one point in earth’s history, everyone spoke the same language.

People migrated from the east and settled on a plain in the land of Shinar.

They worked together and decided they were capable of anything they wanted to do - specifically they wanted to make a name for themselves (pride).

They contrived to build a tower that would reach up to Heaven (trying to bridge the gap between man and God in their own strength).

They wanted to avoid being dispersed over the earth (fear).

God confused their language and dispersed them over the earth. (Their fear came to fruition.)

My conclusion after reviewing these verses? Pride leads us away from God, but when we are humble, He draws us back into fellowship with Him. If the people described in this passage had humbly sought God, He would have closed the gap between them because He loves them so much!



Challenge:

Ask God to reveal any hidden areas of pride in your life (e.g. arrogance, false humility, self-deprecation, fear, distrust, a critical or judgmental heart, or any other area of life where you have been indicating to God or others that you know better than He does) and bring those areas to God in an attitude of repentance, asking Him to forgive you and to draw you into more intimate fellowship with Him. Rest in His love!