Who Knows YOU?

So the LORD was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land.  Joshua 6:27


Wherever they are, God's people become famous.  Jesus called them the "light of the world;" The Lord said they were "a town built on a hill" that "could not be hidden."  They cannot be unknown.  You cannot be unknown if you are a child of God.  The Spirit of God is with you.  Your fame should spread throughout the land just as Joshua's fame spread throughout the land.  This was the case for all of God's people.


Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob became famous because God was with them.  The surrounding people always made this clear to them, saying things like, "We know God is with you.  Now please show us favor."


Potiphar saw and knew that God was with Joseph because Joseph succeeded in everything he did.


The surrounding nations were afraid of Moses and Israel, because Israel had become famous for having the Only True God in their midst.  Rahab the prostitute told the two spies sent by Joshua how Jericho melted in fear because of the fame of Israel.


This didn't stop in the Old Testament, or with Israel.  It was true of the church as well. John the Baptist became famous, so did Jesus, so did the apostles and the church, so that people highly regarded the apostles and the church, yet dared not take them lightly. 


What about you, child of God?



Is your fame spreading in your family, in your neighborhood, at your job?


Do people see and know that God is with you?
Do they identify you as a son or daughter of God?


If not, here are the two things you need to do to glorify God in this way:


1. Live in such a way that it is impossible to not know you follow Jesus. 
Your life must be so devoted to God, at home, in your neighborhood, and at your job or school, that when people think of you, they think of the Lord Jesus.  For a believer, this should not be hard or something you have to force.  You should be where you are because the Lord led you there.  When people ask how you came to be where you are, you have a testimony.  It's who you are.  It's your life.  They should see you thank God for your food, reading scripture during your breaks, saying things like "God willing," when you speak of your future plans.  Your life should bear witness to Christ in very natural ways.  And people should see and know that Jesus is your Lord.


2. Follow the Spirit of Jesus in everything you do.
When you follow the Spirit, people will experience the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit in your life.  You will manifest the supernatural presence and power of God in your life, just as Joshua did, just as Moses did.  We serve the same awesome God.


If you agree with the prayer below, pray it with me:


"Our Father in heaven, glorify your Son in my life by His Spirit, so that I may be known as your child, wherever I am.  Amen."


Now think of two things you can deliberately do today, or continue to do, that point people directly to God.  Find a way to naturally and genuinely honor God in your conversations at home, in your neighborhood, or at work.  It's easy to do.  If you're married, at some point you mention your spouse.  If you have children, at some point you mention them.  They are a significant part of your life, so you can't talk about your life without talking about, unless you are ashamed of them.  In the same way, you can't talk for long without honoring God, if you live to honor God as the very meaning of your life.  Do this deliberately and prayerfully, seeking every opportunity to acknowledge Him.