I believe the greatest goal of any child of God should be knowing God and making Him known. In our text, David was preparing something famous for God. His dream was to make God famous not only in Israel but in all the countries of the world. Interestingly, he became famous himself. God made him famous because of his commitment to seeking the expansion of the Kingdom. In principle, he sought first the kingdom of God, and other things were added to him. Solomon after him also had fame; not because he asked for it. He asked for understanding to serve God’s people.

Rather than seek to make yourself famous, pour your energy into making God famous. By putting God first, you can be sure He won’t leave you behind either.

Ironically, if you ask any young man or woman today what is their top priority, the answer will likely be money and fame. Money could be deceitful and fame a burden, particularly when they are pursued as an end in themselves. Many rich and famous people only got their perspective corrected after a fall. If fame and money are not sought as end in themselves, we are okay. When they become an end they become a parallel god to the Almighty, and we run afoul of His commandment that says we should not have other gods beside Him. Rather than seek to make yourself famous, pour your energy into making God famous. By putting God first, you can be sure He won’t leave you behind either.