Making Him Famous

You may say fame as nothing to do with God. True if we are speaking of worldly fame. God's name in our lives should be made famous. In whatever we do or say it should be a reflection of Him. We are to magnify (make large) His name through our worship and giving thanks. Easier said than done in a culture of self-glorification and stiff competition to get the good things in life. Even if this is not a problem, our fallen nature is very self focused rather than God centered.

We read in Romans 9:17, "For Scripture says to Pharaoh: "I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth." (NIV)

The Lord used Pharaoh an enemy of God's people to be make God's glory famous. How much more does God desire us to make Him known by being a reflection of His heart!

Rahab in the doomed city of Jericho reports, "I know that the LORD has given this land to you and that a great fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who live in this country are melting in fear because of you. We have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red Sea for you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites east of the Jordan, whom you completely destroyed. When we heard of it, our hearts melted and everyone's courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below." (Joshua 2:9-11).

God's fame spread to the enemy gates and they trembled at the approach of His people.

When people observe our lives what report of God do they hear? Is He gracious and kind? Or do they see one who is bitter, angry or complains? What good things have they heard about Him that would draw them to the Lord?

Pharaoh's heart was harden to serve a purpose of spreading God's glorious fame that would eventually reach a woman named Rahab. Rahab was infamous for her occupation but believed the report when the spies entered her home. Her heart was softened to trust God with only a red cord in her hand. God's glory was seen in destroying Jericho and sparing Rahab and her family. And God's glory continued centuries later that through faith she entered the lineage of Christ. Rahab was no longer a prostitute but a woman of faith.

Beloved, let's make Him famous by believing His report about our lives. In doing so, others will see true believable believers who reflect His glory.