* We live in an “insta-famous” world.

* KEY - Our fame should be attached to our faithfulness, not our finagling!

* Faith is living without scheming.

* But we live in a time where you can get fame without faithfulness.

* As a result the people who have that fame don’t have the grace to handle it.

* When you ambitiously pursue something you may get it, but you won’t have the grace to handle it when you do.

* The process is where you receive your power.

* If, by your faithfulness, you experience a degree of fame, you will have the grace to handle that place.

* You won’t find your identity in being there.

* You won’t think it was your plan that got you there.

* You won’t look down on others who aren’t there.

* BACKSTORY - David wanted to build a temple, but God said “no” through Nathan - then He gave David a promise.

* Vs 7 - David was faithful when nobody was watching (but God).

* Vs 8 - God took it on Himself to build David’s platform!

* Our job is faithfulness. God’s job is to reward that with however He sees fit!

* 1 Chronicles 29:12 - David prayed, “Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things.”

* 2 Chronicles 1:11-12 - Because Solomon asked for wisdom, he got wealth and honor.

* ** If we seek the wisdom to influence rather than a platform of influence God may give us both! **

* Our goal should be to seek PRESENCE over PLATFORM.

* When we seek presence over platform then we value LIVES more than LIKES!

* So what do we do?

* Don’t run from social media - people need what’s stirring in you.

* Here’s what I suggest:

* 1) PRESENCE - seek God’s presence.

* Live by faith (no scheming).

* Faithful in your work, purity, obedience, etc.

* 2) PLAN - make a plan.

* Schedule when you’ll post and check - don’t go outside.

* Without a plan, you’ll always be in “react” mode and it will swallow you.

* 3) POST - post it!

* Lead with value.

* Elevate “lives” over “likes.”