From “Let Us Make Man” to “Let Us Make God” — A Generation at the Crossroads

In Genesis 1:26, God spoke from eternity and said,

“Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness.”

Man was created to reflect God, not to redefine Him. Humanity was designed to carry God’s nature, character, and authority under submission—not independence.

But fast-forward to Genesis 11, and the language has changed.

“And they said, Let us build ourselves a city and a tower whose top is in the heavens…” (Genesis 11:4)

What began as God making man became man trying to remake God.
The tower of Babel was not just a construction project—it was a theological rebellion. Humanity was no longer satisfied with being made in God’s image; they wanted to reach God’s position, rewrite divine order, and establish identity without obedience.

THE ANCIENT SIN IN A MODERN FORM

What happened at Babel is happening again—only this time, it wears the clothes of technology, progress, and self-expression.

Today, people want to bring God down to their level:

• Redefining Him to fit personal desires

• Reshaping truth to suit culture

• Creating images of deity that are half human, half animal, distorted and confused

Just like ancient idol makers, modern humanity is crafting gods that look like them—limited, mutable, and morally flexible.

But Scripture warns us:

“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image…” (Romans 1:22–23)

WHEN MAN THINKS HE IS GOD

Nebuchadnezzar learned this lesson the hard way.

Standing in his palace, he declared:

“Is not this great Babylon, that I have built… by the might of my power and for the honor of my majesty?” (Daniel 4:30)

In one moment, he equated himself with God—and in the next, heaven responded.
For years, he lost his sanity, living like an animal, until he finally looked up to heaven.

“Then I blessed the Most High and praised and honored Him who lives forever.” (Daniel 4:34)

God had to humble a king to remind the world: No throne rivals heaven.

SCIENCE WITHOUT SUBMISSION

Today, technology is pushing boundaries once reserved for divine authority:

• DNA manipulation

• Artificial intelligence seeking consciousness

• Attempts to transcend mortality

We call it supernatural advancement, but much of it is superficial ambition—progress without reverence.

Instead of worshipping the Almighty, humanity is trying to become the all-mighty.

But power without humility leads to judgment.

THE HAND STILL WRITES

During Belshazzar’s reign, when Babylon reached the height of arrogance, God interrupted history with a message written by an unseen hand:

“MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.” (Daniel 5:25)

That night, the kingdom was divided and handed over.
Babylon fell—not because of military weakness, but spiritual arrogance.

And the truth remains:

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8)

God has not changed.
His standards have not evolved.
His throne has not shifted.

A CALL BACK TO REVERENCE

The crisis of our generation is not lack of intelligence—it is lack of fear of God.
We are advancing in knowledge while retreating from worship.

But Scripture still declares:

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10)

We were made to reflect God, not replace Him.
To worship, not redefine.
To submit, not ascend unlawfully.

FINAL THOUGHT

Every generation must choose its posture:

• Will we say, “Let us make man in God’s image”—and live in obedience?

• Or will we repeat Babel’s cry: “Let us make God in our own way”?

History shows us how that story ends.

May we be the generation that looks up, humbles itself, and returns to true worship—before the hand writes again.