The plans of man are no match for the will of God. God will not be mocked, and He cannot be out maneuvered. God disrupts their plans of recognition and significance with confusing their language. Did you see what the outcome of this Divine act was? The people scattered (11:8-9). The people finally did what God commanded them to do in Genesis 9:1.
This introduction of Jesus Christ’s kingdom redefines “kingship” with power through humility and not through brute force. This theme is repeated throughout Jesus’ earthly ministry: He was born in a stable, He served others, He washed the disciples’ feet, and now He arrives to announce His kingdom riding on a donkey to….
Jesus Christ chose humility. From a human viewpoint, Jesus Christ chose less…not more. In actuality, Jesus chose what we view as less, but His choices brought us far more gain than we could have ever thought possible! Forgiveness of sin, righteousness credited to our account, genuine relationship with God – all ours because of Jesus!
