January 7, 2011

"If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them" is God speaking concerning the Tower of Babel. So, the people of that city who spoke the same language as everyone else in the world at that time, decided for fame sake to build a tower to reach the heavens. That one act caused God to confuse the language and scatter the people. An interesting story in scripture to be sure, but what is really intriguing to me is what did God mean in that one sentence. Speaking the same language and agreeing on the same task equals nothing is impossible?? How does that work and what was God referring to? Could it be if God's people joined in one voice with a single minded purpose (called out by God) worked together....it would not be impossible to consistently succeed? Interesting. But, how in the world would believers from every walk of life ever do that. We all have our own agenda's. We all have our own interpretations of what God is saying. Unity is a missing link in today's Church. Just imagine if for one moment we got off our high horses and our personal soap boxes, bowed down before the King of Kings and listened for His voice and His direction and then collectively obeyed, the world would be turned upside down! May God's people learn to listen and obey. May we lay apathy and self -appointed goals down and walk out the truth of God's Word as He intended it. Bring unity to Your people Lord. Let us look like one people group focused on the One True God so that You might receive at least a portion of the glory due Your name!