[[-SOAP HUB]] [[Genesis 11]] ## Title: We Must Follow God’s Directions ## Scripture: (Genesis 11:4) Then they said, “Come, let’s build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens so that we may make a name for ourselves. Otherwise we will be scattered across the face of the entire earth.” (NET) ## Observation: After the flood, the people began to do the same thing again. They wanted to reach God, but do it in their own way and by their own designs. God sees this and has to frustrate their plans. This is because it does not work. We do not get to God by our own effort. We get to God by trusting in Him and through relationship. The idea of getting to God through works and finding our own way is still a problem today. People claim to be “spiritual” instead of Christian because they want to make a religion that fits their own image of what should be done. God will frustrate these plans, as well. There is only one way to God. ## Application: Take a moment and think about how you relate to God. Is it born out of trust and relationship or out of making God into your own image? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for walking with us every day as we slowly figure out how to follow You.