I grew up envying famous people. If you were famous, then you were rich. And if you were rich, then you had more comfort. You could afford not to work as hard or work at all. You could take luxurious vacations whenever you wanted. You could eat expensive dishes for every meal. And beautiful…you could be glamorous all the time.

On top of all the perks that lazy people like myself drool over, they could use their recognition to influence others to act. You see many celebrities today taking ownership to a cause like the #MeToo movement or #BlackLivesMatter. I trained myself to believe that in order to get to the point where I can use my voice to influence others, I had to be famous enough.

So here I am often frustrated that I am not at famous enough status. I just want people to know Jesus. I just want others to be encouraged. I just want them to have hope. I just want everyone to have some sense of spiritual community, even if it is virtually. I don’t have enough likes or followers. I don’t get a lot of comments on my blogs. How is this supposed to work?

Well, it’s Christmas time now, my favorite holiday, and I am reminded of Jesus’ birth. The messiah that came into the world to save mankind from eternal destruction was born inconspicuously. The one that was soon to die for our sins, conquer death and rise with all power in His hands was not necessarily famous enough.

Then how was he able to impact others if He was born unnoticeable?

Because God declared who Jesus was in the beginning. In the beginning, He was light. In the beginning, He was Immanuel, the Prince of Peace, the Son of God.

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2: 9-11 NIV

In the same way, I am trusting on God to use me to influence those around me as He chooses. He already established my identity in the beginning. I don’t have to reach some level of fame or notoriety for God to use me. I don’t have to be at a certain point to be heard. If I believe that God is ultimately in control, I must also trust His timing and declaration of things. I have to remember that I am just the vessel and for the simple fact that He created me, I am enough.

Merry Christmas! 🙂

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