John 2:24-25 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. 25 He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person.
It is interesting how Jesus dealt with fame, people knowing him and his relationship to people in general. He wasn't looking for the testimony about him from others. In other words, he wasn't wanting people to be proclaiming that he was God, or the Messiah - as we see many times that he quieted the demons who said who he was, and told people not to tell who he was. He knew what was in people, that they are sinful, and one moment can love you and another moment can crucify you - as happened to him in the end.
He didn't look for fame, though it found him. When he grew too famous in an area, he would leave and go to another place so that he could preach. He was always on mission - working to find and save those who were lost. Fame often detracted from that so he avoided it and would stay in quiet and remote locations.
Fame and celebrity culture is something that today is one of the main things that people are looking for. Wanting to be known and be famous - even if for a short while - is a common goal for many. Certainly this attitude comes into the church of God as preachers and leaders can seek to be famous, and people push and shove trying to become the most important in the church and gain fame or notice.
I think that I/we need to examine our hearts, goals, motivations in this area.
Lord Jesus, help me to follow you and you alone! May you alone receive the glory and honor and help me be your humble servant, following you and living in your love!
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