A young minister visited an older minister who rarely posted online. When he arrived, he saw massive buildings with crowds, a busy ministry, and a real kingdom atmosphere. Surprised, he said, “If I were doing this, I wouldn’t let social media rest.” That line stuck with me: not everyone can be trusted with kingdom greatness.
Friend, can you be trusted with kingdom greatness (Genesis 22:1)? God will first test you before He entrusts you with more. Some people will never experience anything substantial with God before they die—not because they lack brilliance or work ethic, but because they cannot be trusted (Romans 9:15-16).
Remember the three marks of faithfulness Jesus taught in the Gospels: faithfulness in small things, faithfulness with what belongs to another, and faithfulness with unrighteous mammon (Luke 16:10-12). You must intentionally watch these three areas if you want to secure your destiny of greatness (Song of Solomon 2:15).
Kingdom greatness is first a heart matter (2 Chronicles 16:9). For some, God already knows what they would do when He gives them more visibility, money, influence, or a larger crowd. He knows they would stop praying, stop attending church, and stop listening to their pastor if they ever reached certain heights (James 4:6).
If you want to know how you’ll handle greatness, check how you manage small success, platform, money, and influence. It’s a preview of how you’ll handle bigger things later (2 Chronicles 26:16). If you notice anything wrong in your attitude now, don’t ignore it. Let God purge and transform your heart (Psalm 139:23-24).
By the way, not everyone doing remarkable work has a social media presence. God still has His 7,000 who are unknown to men but well known to God (1 Kings 19:18). Refuse the urge to constantly prove that you’re doing something. Those who do work that truly counts rarely stop to count it (1 Samuel 17:34-37). Can God trust you with kingdom greatness?
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria