I’ve begun building a Facebook page for me as an author. Like it while you’re at it. It’s a weird thing, because I’m trying to build my fame. In a sense, I’m trying to build my own kingdom with people who follow me.
As I was driving to church last Sunday, the oddness of that struck me. How can I hope to build my own kingdom and build the kingdom of heaven? If I’m pointing people to myself, am I actually pointing people to God? Aren’t I supposed to be the clean vessel that leads people directly to Christ? More of Him, and less of me?
Yet, at the same time I believe God has called me to author books. He’s called me to steward the talents He has given me. And part of that stewardship is building a following. In a sense, I have to build my own little kingdom if I hope to be successful at this type of thing. Do you sense my quandary?
I’m not sure I have the answer. I’m not sure I know the perfect balance of building my own kingdom and building God’s.
All I can do is submit my kingdom to God’s kingdom. When my kingdom belongs to Him, He gets to do with it what He wants. And even though my name is on the kingdom, it’s really His at the end of the day.
I think that’s as close to a balance as I’ll be able to come at the moment. But if everything we have is on loan from God, wouldn’t that apply to our platform as well? Doesn’t that apply to our money? Our family? Our voice?
When it’s about my ego, I’m missing the mark. But when it’s about stewarding God’s platform through me, I have to believe God is pleased with that.
So my question for you is this: That thing in you’re life you’re working to build…is that God’s? Or is it your ego?