Being famous, no matter how long it is, is not a long time. Even if a person was born into fame, for example Prince William or Prince Harry of the UK, it will be short lived. Lets say they live to be 70 years old. Well how does 70 years compare to eternity? Its nothing! Its like a drop in the ocean. Even people who have lived long ago and are still mentioned in our history books, their fame will only be as long as this world will last. From the looks of if, that will come to an end soon. The only things that last for eternity are things that are done for God and in His name. I would like it if my blog would become more famous and well known. I mean, who doesn't desire a little lime light? But over time the Lord has shown me that I should seek Him and live a life that He approves. So whenever it will be when it is my turn to pass away and go home to be with the Lord even if my blog is still not well known here on earth, since it has been done in the name of Jesus and I know that I am known by God, my blog and all the other things I have done to serve God will have eternal weight. God knows about my blog! That is amazing when I think about. God knows about the things you have done to bring Him glory and that is all that should matter. Look up the song called "He Knows My Name" by Francesca Batistelli. This song puts things into perspective.
The dictionary defines the word fame 'as the condition of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements'. Fame within itself is not bad but the intentions of fame is what is bad. Is someone intending to just make themselves famous or are they trying to make Jesus famous? There are many stories where men of God became famous but God is the one who made them famous and known throughout the land because they made God known. Today I was reading the 3 men in the furnace in the book of Daniel. Because of their faith, not only were they delivered from certain death, the king promoted them and decreed in all the land that if anyone talked bad about their God, they would be cut into pieces and their house would become a dung hole. Some examples people are famous for their talents, for their position in society and some for some not so good things are the likes of Michael Jordan, who is known to be the greatest basket ball player ever. President George Washington was known for being a general in the revolutionary war and also being the first president of the United States. Kim Kardashian is famous for a sex tape she made. Once the money runs out, you cant perform your talent like you use to, and folks have got tired of your outlandish life, or you die, then what? In Psalm 49:17 the Bible says "For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him." So all your victories, your trophies, fame, fortune, power and money you cant even take that with you into the after life.
In James 4:14 it says "Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away." Our life here on earth may seem like a long time but it really isn't. Our life is like a vapor. Here one second, gone tomorrow. We are not guaranteed the next heart beat, our next breathe, the next minute, the next day, etc. Then why do people live life only for now, this short time? We should have eternity stamped on our eyes. Have you given it a thought lately where will you spend eternity? Because eternity is a long time to be wrong. I pray to the Lord and I tell Him that I have to get this right because hell is not a place for me. Death comes to us all, the young and the old. The only way out of here is death or rapture. So while we have a chance, lets live this life for Christ. Luke 12:16-20 "And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?" God is sovereign over our lives. He knows the exact time our soul will be required of us. Lets be ready for that time always.
Exert from "Almost Famous"
Young with too much cash, watch how I came up fast
They say I'm next to get it
They bring your name up last
And while I made it splash
Rappers came and passed
But still I ask myself
How long does famous last?
(I ain't worried 'bout it tonight) How long does famous last?
(Blow all this cash, I might) How long does famous last?
(Tell her welcome to the good life) How long does famous last?
(Ooh) How long does famous last?
So many verses come to my recollection when I hear/read the chorus of this song. Here are just a few that come to mind:
* Matthew 16:26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
* 1 Peter 5:6-Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
* Romans 12:And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
* Galatians 5:19-21Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
* 1 John 2:15-16Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
* Proverbs 19:1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
* 1 Peter 1:24-25For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
Anyways...I got off track. Where I was concluding this blog entry with was, there would probably be less songs about the love of this world if the body of Christ would go and tell them about the love of God shown through the life, death and resurrection of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Also telling them that they are sin but that there is hope. Hope is found in Christ alone and in no one else. So how long does famous last? Not long at all. In comparison to eternity, its nothing and in my opinion. Earthly fame is just not worth it. Everything of this world will pass away but the words of God will never pass away. Anything done in the name of Jesus will have eternal weight and reward.
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