Are you getting all that God has for you? The depth of your relationship with Jesus directly reflects your level of commitment. Ready to experience more of His presence in your life? Discover how complete surrender leads to complete blessing.

Getting More of Jesus: Understanding True Faith and Commitment

In John 2:23-25, we find an intriguing passage where many believed in Jesus after seeing His miracles, yet He did not entrust Himself to them. This reveals an important truth about our relationship with Christ - we get out of our relationship with Jesus what we put into it.

Why Won't Jesus Fully Entrust Himself to Some Believers?

The word "entrust" here means to make a deposit. Jesus chooses not to fully invest Himself in those who don't fully invest in Him. This applies to both new believers and long-time Christians - our level of commitment directly impacts how much of Jesus we experience in our lives.

Three Key Ways to Deepen Your Relationship with Christ

1. Don't Be a Secret Agent Christian

Like Nicodemus who initially only came to Jesus at night, we can't try to hide our faith. We must be willing to openly follow Christ in all areas of our life, not just on Sundays.

2. Don't Pick and Choose Scripture

We must accept all of God's Word as truth, not just the parts we like or understand. The Bible has proven accurate for over 2000 years - we can't change it to fit our preferences.

3. Be Honest with Christ

Like Peter's conversation with Jesus about love, we need to be truthful about where we are in our faith journey. God wants authentic relationship more than perfect performance.

How Do We Show True Trust in God?

One practical way we demonstrate trust is through our finances. Many believe God for salvation but struggle to trust Him with their resources. True faith means surrendering every area of our lives to Christ's lordship.

Life Application

The key to experiencing more of Jesus is falling deeply in love with Him. When we truly love Christ:

We prioritize church attendance and fellowship

We trust Him with every aspect of our lives

Our perspective and approach to life changes

We experience His blessings in new ways

Questions to consider:

Am I being honest with God about my level of commitment?

What areas of my life am I still holding back from Christ?

How can I demonstrate greater trust in God this week?

What practical steps can I take to deepen my love for Jesus?

Challenge: Choose one area where you've been hesitant to fully trust God. Make a commitment to surrender that area to Him this week, whether it's finances, relationships, career decisions, or something else. Remember - you'll get out of your relationship with Jesus what you put into it.