Week 93 - Free Weekend Program for Children

Date: 24-25 May, 2025

Text: Genesis 11:1–8

Theme: Living for the Glory of God

Today, we continue from where we stopped last week. Remember from Genesis 10, we saw that God is the sovereign Lord over all the nations. He knows every people group—Ibibio, Yoruba, Hausa, Asian, Arab—every tribe, language, and culture. And not only does He know them, but He also has a specific purpose for each person and nation. No one is outside His plan or beyond His reach.

I love this quote from Elisabeth Elliot: “Nothing touches me that does not pass through the hedge of God’s will. He’s in charge. We don’t flounder around in a sea of pure chance.”

This explains what Ecclesiastes 9:1 says:

“…the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God’s hands…”

As Christians, this truth brings us deep peace and confidence. God’s will governs our lives, and even when things seem chaotic, He is guiding all things according to His purpose. It encourages us as we go out to share the gospel of His grace. But for the one who is still in rebellion against God, this same truth is terrifying—because the God who is sovereign will one day judge every soul that refuses to submit to His Son.

In John 6:29, Jesus said: “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”

That is God’s will—that all would believe in Christ. And we saw a shadow of His coming judgment in the days of Noah, when every soul outside the ark perished. The same judgment awaits those who remain outside of Christ.

Now in Genesis 11:1–8, we see the nations growing and coming together. But sadly, their unity was rooted in rebellion against God’s will. They had a plan—to build a city and a tower that reached the heavens, to make a name for themselves. It was the pursuit of self-righteousness (trying to reach heaven by human effort) and self-glory (desiring praise for themselves instead of giving glory to God).

But God will not bless human ambition that seeks to replace His glory with ours. So He came down, confused their language, and scattered them across the earth (Genesis 11:8–9). Man’s plans collapsed because they were not built for the glory of God.

We cannot earn righteousness through works—it comes by faith alone. Ephesians 2:8–9 says: “For by grace you have been saved through faith… not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

The moment we try to achieve righteousness through self-effort, we will end up frustrated and spiritually exhausted. Self-righteousness can never produce eternal life—it only leads to despair. But if we look to Christ in faith, we are transformed by His grace and enabled to live for His glory.

Also, let’s pause and reflect:

Why are we here today?

Is it just because we like singing hymns, like Godwin? Or because we enjoy the free breakfast? Do we genuinely long to hear more about the Celestial King—Jesus Christ?

Why do we hate sin?

Is it only because of its painful consequences, or because it deeply offends the holiness of God? Grieving the Holy Spirit should break our hearts. Ephesians 4:30-32

Why are we in ministry - serving God?

Is it to make a name for ourselves? To build something impressive that others will admire?

Or can we truly say, like the Psalmist in Psalm 8:2,

“Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength…”

so that at the end, all we can say is: “This was the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes.” Psalm 118:23

Children, God will not honor any work that is built on selfish ambition or pride. Proverbs 19:21 reminds us: “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

Let us therefore pray that God will purify our motives. May He cleanse our conscience with the blood of Christ so we may serve Him acceptably. It is utterly useless to strive after things that do not glorify God.

As believers, we must constantly check our hearts. Why do we build? Why do we serve? Whether we are building our lives - career, our homes, our ministries, or even our dreams, our ultimate goal must be that Christ is glorified. 1 Cor. 10:31

Finally, 1 Corinthians 3:11–15 warns us that each person’s work will be tested by fire. Only what is built on Christ and for Christ will endure.

Let’s pray earnestly that everything we build—our plans, our ministries, our dreams—would be built on Christ alone and for the glory of His name.

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