There are so many “famous” names in Christianity, especially today with highly visible televangelists, authors, musicians and speakers, they almost seem to be walking God’s red carpet. In light of their so-called celebrity status, it’s easy to put ourselves and our contributions down . But, don’t do it!! Just because we don’t have our own TV or radio programs, doesn’t mean we don’t play an integral part in His kingdom work.
I love to hear about the “little” ministries that people perform. Think for a moment of the hairdresser who visits local nursing homes, donating her time by shampooing, hairstyling and manicuring the residents. The homebound widow who sends out greeting cards to people on their special events. Neighbors who mow their ailing neighbor’s lawn, or deliver home-cooked meals to shut-ins. The bible tells us about some of these “smaller” folks. The guy who kept the screen door, that separated the Holiest of Holies from the rest of the temple, in good repair, or the men who waited on tables in the early church.
These are but a few, most aren’t even mentioned, but even if the world doesn’t honor them, God does. “And note this: Some who seem least important now will be the greatest then, and some who are the greatest now will be least important then." Luke 13:30. God takes careful note of all our activities, humbling those who need to be reminded of who the real celebrity is, and praising those, who by their actions, reflect the glory and light of God. “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.” Revelation 21:23. Don’t forget, the only celebrity in the kingdom of God, is God!!
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