Daily Reading
Daily Thought
Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth” (Genesis 11:4).
Why was it wrong for the people of Babel to build a city and a tower?
Debbie and I were staring into the sun watching our 7-year-old’s soccer game. I had a hat; Debbie didn’t, but wished she had and thought she’d left one in the car. I hiked to the car and searched and found no hat. Taking off my own hat, I returned to the sidelines and put it on her head. She thanked me for bringing her the hat, and did not detect I was missing mine. She never did notice. Finally, after the game, we walked to the car and I opened her door, and as she got in, I took my hat off her head and put it back on mine. I wanted her to know my sacrifice. I wanted the recognition. I was willing to trade nobility for it.
God created us to fill the earth and subdue it (Genesis 1:28; 9:1). He created us to worship Him and rule the world. But the people of Babel said, “No thanks. We’d rather stay in Babel and make a name for ourselves.” They wanted recognition and were willing to trade nobility for it.
It is amazing what we pay for our pride. God made us in His image, reflecting His glory. He made us to glorify him. But we’d rather people notice us and the image of God is dulled.
Daily Prayer
Heavenly Father, God of glory, You are so very much worthy of my devotion and praise. I see Your handiwork in creation, I sense Your majesty in myself made in Your image. But most of all, I see You in Your Son, Jesus Christ. The authority of heaven blended with the humility of grace. Born in a manger, died on a cross, You rule on the throne of heaven.
May I follow You so closely that Your ways become mine. To be first, be last. To serve rather than be served. To be a praise giver, not a getter. To love You and others.
Amen
God bless you, Luv’n Liv’n
Pastor Dave
