March 6 - Rooted or Ruined?

MARCH 6 - Rooted or Ruined?3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:28; Genesis 10–11//⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠//________________________________________“Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.” — Proverbs 11:28“These are the clans of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, in their nations, and from these the nations spread abroad on the earth after the flood.” — Genesis 10:32“Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves…” — Genesis 11:4________________________________________Ever tried stacking cards into a tall tower? At first, it seems like it’s going great—until a shaky hand or sudden breath knocks it all down. That’s a lot like what happened in Genesis 11, when people decided to build a tower to heaven. Their goal? “Make a name for ourselves.” But they were missing one huge thing: God. Instead of rooting their lives in Him, they trusted in themselves and their own “tower.” Proverbs 11:28 reminds us that trusting in anything besides God—especially riches, popularity, or power—leads to a fall. But those who live right and trust in Him? They flourish.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. What Are You Building On? Are you building your life on your talents, appearance, or popularity—or are you building on God’s truth? A shaky foundation won’t last.2. Chasing a Name vs. Living with Purpose: The people in Babel wanted to “make a name.” But God offers something better: purpose, identity, and eternal value. Where are you finding your worth?3. Flourishing Faith: The righteous are compared to “a green leaf.” That’s a picture of life, growth, and strength. Are you staying connected to God so your faith can flourish?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEBuilding your life without God may look impressive for a while, but it never lasts. True success and growth come when you root your life in Him.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, help me not to chase success or identity in things that don’t last. Remind me that You are the only foundation worth building my life on. Teach me to trust You more every day, and help my faith to grow strong and rooted in Your truth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.