Scripture - Gen 11:4-6 And they said, "Come let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is in the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth." 5 But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built. And the Lord said "Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; now nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them."
Observation - The people of God were ONE and they had ONE language. Because they had a common vision with a common language they were able to accomplish uncommon, extraordinary things. All working together the people were able to plan, build and execute in ways that were mind blowing. They were building a tower that reached the heavens and God confirms they were going to complete the task. He said "now nothing will be withheld from them". The problem is that the language they were using was the wrong language. Had they been using God's language the task would have been for His glory instead of their own. They were looking to make a name for themselves instead of making a name for God.
Application - The power of unity of vision and unity of language. If the people of God today could gain the same vision and use heavens language - we could build the church in such a profound way that it reached the heavens. God was not concerned with the tower that reached heaven, he was concerned because His people were looking to glorify themselves instead of glorifying him. He is a jealous God. He wants His mission, His vision, His purpose to be expanded on this planet. Having a common language will allow us to build greatly the kingdom of God. We need to become interpreters of God language not translators of God words. When we gain one language - nothing will be withheld from us. We can do all things through Christ.
Prayer - Father, help us to gain your language. For too long we have been translating your words instead of communicating your message. Please allow us to communicate your message.
