Let us build ourselves a city . . . that we may make a name for ourselves. (Genesis 11:4)The story of the Tower of Babel provides a wonderful contrast to what’s coming in Chapter 12. God had commanded humanity to be fruitful and multiply and to fill the earth (Genesis 1:28). The people of Shinar had a different idea. They didn’t want to be scattered; they wanted to stay where they were, grow powerful, and make a name for themselves.
In Chapter 12 we are introduced to a new player. Abram was cooperating with the plan of God when he moved from Haran to Canaan. God promised him: I will make your name great (12:2).
What the people of Babel wanted for themselves, was what God willingly gave Abram. When we seek to honor ourselves, God has a way of allowing us to be humbled. When we seek instead to honor God, God delights in honoring us.
How will you bring honor to God this week?
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