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Better to be known than famous

We strive to prove we know best when we should be seeking to be known by the One who knows all. — Thann Bennett, My Fame, His Fame Better to Be Known Than Famous Thann Bennett, My Fame, His Fame: Aiming Your Life and Influence to the Glory of God If we are going to walk in the fame for which we were created, it will require that we learn to distinguish between His fame and the fame of this world. * Known But whoever loves God is known by God. — 1 Corinthians 8:3 We try to be famous when we should long to be known. We strive to prove we know best when we should be seeking to be known by the One who knows all. We endeavor to make our names known when our only goal should be that we are fully known by Him. To put it plainly, it is far better to be known than it is to be famous. We have established that we were created to pursue, possess, and even channel fame, but we have so frequently misallocated where that accumulated fame is to reside. There is an ever-present clash of ideals between what it means to be famous and what it means to be known. If we are to have any success in our pursuit of His fame, it will require that we reorient ourselves toward His design. He desires that we be fully known by and hidden in Him. He desires that we pursue knowledge of His face and a dedication to His fame. These two objectives go hand in hand and cannot be effectively achieved apart from each other. This reorientation toward a focus on being truly known by Him begins with a commitment to vulnerability before Him. He wants to give us a great name and help us earn a reputation throughout the land, but it requires a life that is fully given over to Him. It does not require a perfect life — far from it! In fact, it is clear He has repeatedly chosen for His work those who have abandoned pretense in favor of an embrace of their own weakness. He is looking for those who would seek genuine, transparent relationship with Him — those who would lay down their own reputations in favor of His. In other words, He is looking for those who desire to be known in every way — failures and all. This idea has become easier for me to grasp since becoming a father. When one of our children says something like “You are the best dad in the world,” it absolutely melts my heart. It is the best affirmation they can give, and the weight of its value is increased by the fact that our relationship is genuine. My kids know all too well that I am not perfect, and they know I am aware of their imperfections as well. This mutual and genuine relationship makes an expression of great love all the more meaningful because it flows from a place of intimate knowledge of my shortcomings. It is truly unconditional. I suggest it is not all that different for our heavenly Father. He wants to know every part of us and to express His unconditional love for us even while fully aware of our weakness. He is not looking for perfection, but He does desire full surrender. He longs to know us in full. If we are to be used by Him in a way that proclaims His fame, we must set our hearts not on fame but on being known by the Famous One. We must lay down our reputation in exchange for His and trust that He will build for us a reputation capable of carrying His fame. It is better to be known than to be famous. * Where Am I Known? Where am I known? Another way to ask it is, Where does my fame reside? It is a critical question to answer honestly, because if I am best known by the Famous One, I will be most motivated by the things that proclaim His name. On the other hand, if I am best known by those around me, I will be most motivated by the things that preserve my fame in their eyes. As with so many areas of life, this is ultimately a matter of the heart. It is a question of where we are laying up treasure and what truly drives us. It is a choice, because we can only serve one master (Matthew 6:24). It requires an understanding that we cannot effectively amplify His fame unless we are fully hidden in Him. Conversely, we cannot be hidden in Him unless His fame is our highest goal. There is a sobering two-edged component to this concept. So far, we have focused mostly on the exhilarating possibilities that exist if we dedicate ourselves to God’s fame and to being known by Him. But it is equally true that if we choose to devote ourselves to our own fame and our own reputation, those lesser desires will enslave us (Galatians 4:9). If we become more concerned with whom God is using—and whether or not it is us—than we are with the simple desire that He move, we fall into this trap. * Where are you known? Where does your fame reside? Are you fully known by and hidden in Him? When God moves through another, are you willing to fall in behind them? Yes, we were made for fame — His fame. We obtain and amplify that fame when we are fully known by Him. It is better to be known than to be famous. Excerpted with permission from My Fame, His Fame by Thann Bennett, copyright Nathanael Bennett. * * * Your Turn Do you feel and believe you are known by God? How are you inspired to pursue His fame? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Leave Comment DEAL OF THE DAY Save 30% off + get free U.S. shipping on your entire order, no minimum, with coupon code HOPE now through 4/30/2020 My Fame, His Fame by Thann Bennett Was $18.99. Sale $13.29 Get the deal   "Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy." —Habakkuk 3:2 My Fame, His Fame is a call for believers to heed the example of the prophet Habakkuk by stepping to their watch on the ramparts and calling for a revelation of God’s mighty acts to be repeated in our time. It is an inspiring reminder that our lives are to be lived for one aim: to increase the fame of the Famous One. Thann presents a radically different—and far better—approach to achieving success in life and you will walk away inspired and equipped to live for the purpose of His fame.   Get the Deal   Shop Now You (Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog) are subscribed to receive Steadfast, the men's newsletter at FaithGateway. Our mission is to help you grow and share your faith. 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[CP News Service] April 8, 2020: Church helps with 300K masks, Nigerian Christians killed, Ben Watson supports at-risk churches

Open in Browser Apr 07, 2020 | christianpost.com April 8, 2020: Church helps with 300K masks, Nigerian Christians killed, Ben Watson supports at-risk churches Wednesday, April 8, 2020: Here are the latest headlines, brought to you by The Christian Post. — Rock Church volunteers fix 300K N95 masks Volunteers from California's Rock Church are helping to replace elastic bands on 300,000 N95 masks to provide to healthcare workers during the coronavirus outbreak. The masks were stored at the County of San Diego's Medical Operations Center and were past the manufacturer's recommended date. But given that they are not damaged, the CDC approved their use. Church volunteers are keeping their social distance while working for two to three weeks. Their efforts could save the county $1 million. https://www.christianpost.com/news/rock-church-working-to-help-save-lives-by-retrofitting-300k-n95-masks.html — 50 Nigerian Christians killed in March At least 50 Christians in Nigeria were killed in March by radical Fulani herdsmen, according to the NGO Intersociety. So far in 2020, the group reports that 410 Christians have been killed. Nigeria is ranked as the 12th worst country in the world when it comes to Christian persecution. Over the past five years, some 11,500 Christians were killed in Nigeria, according to Intersociety. https://www.christianpost.com/news/at-least-50-nigerian-christians-killed-by-fulani-attacks-in-march-ngo-reports.html — Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to ban on religious ads The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition from the Catholic Church challenging the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's policy banning religious advertising. In 2017, the WMATA refused to run a Christmas ad from the church and an appeals court upheld the ban on religious messages on buses and trains. Though the court won't be hearing the case, Justices Neil M. Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas said the appeals court ruling was wrong and that the WMATA did indeed engage in viewpoint discrimination in violation of the First Amendment. https://www.christianpost.com/news/supreme-court-wont-hear-catholic-churchs-challenge-to-dc-metros-ban-on-religious-ads.html — NFL Ben Watson, Christian groups support churches at risk of closing NFL player Benjamin Watson and a coalition of leading Christian groups announced a new initiative to help small churches throughout the U.S. that are at risk of closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Churches Helping Churches Challenge seeks to assist congregations in low-income communities in urban areas that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 economic shutdown. Watson told The Christian Post, "The Bible talks a lot about caring for the 'least of these,' and in many ways, that's referring to the church. As the body of Christ, we all suffer when one suffers. Many churches won't make it through this. As believers, it's our honor and duty to support one another." — Tyler Perry tips $21K to restaurant employees Film and television mogul Tyler Perry gave a total of $21,000 in tips to 42 employees at a restaurant in Atlanta. Each "out-of-work" server at Houston's restaurant received $500. The generous tip comes as many people are out of work with much of the nation on lockdown due to the pandemic. https://www.christianpost.com/news/tyler-perry-gifts-21000-in-tips-to-atlanta-restaurant-employees.html To read more stories from a Christian perspective, visit christianpost.com. The Christian Post News Service is published everyday. Browse all the posts here. Sign up here to get it by email. Contact us at newsletter@christianpost.com. Follow Us: Facebook Twitter

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