Today’s focus is Going Deeper—moving from surface-level relationship into intimate friendship with God.

📖 Scripture Focus: John 15:15 — “NO LONGER DO I CALL YOU SERVANTS, FOR A SERVANT DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HIS MASTER IS DOING; BUT I HAVE CALLED YOU FRIENDS, FOR ALL THINGS THAT I HEARD FROM MY FATHER I HAVE MADE KNOWN TO YOU.”

Jesus reveals a profound truth in this passage: servants obey without insight, but friends are trusted with understanding. Friendship with God invites us into His heart, His thoughts, and His purposes. However, this level of relationship requires maturity, faithfulness, and a willingness to go deeper.

⚔️ Word Weapons:

Mark 1:35 — “NOW IN THE MORNING, HAVING RISEN A LONG WHILE BEFORE DAYLIGHT, HE WENT OUT AND DEPARTED TO A SOLITARY PLACE; AND THERE HE PRAYED.” Even Jesus withdrew intentionally to spend time alone with the Father. Depth with God is cultivated in separation, silence, and prayer. If the Son of God prioritized private communion, how much more should we?

Luke 5:4–6 — “WHEN HE HAD STOPPED SPEAKING, HE SAID TO SIMON, ‘LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP AND LET DOWN YOUR NETS FOR A CATCH.’ BUT SIMON ANSWERED AND SAID TO HIM, ‘MASTER, WE HAVE TOILED ALL NIGHT AND CAUGHT NOTHING; NEVERTHELESS AT YOUR WORD I WILL LET DOWN THE NET.’ AND WHEN THEY HAD DONE THIS, THEY CAUGHT A GREAT NUMBER OF FISH, AND THEIR NET WAS BREAKING.” Revelation and breakthrough are found in the deep—not in shallow obedience. Peter’s blessing came when he trusted God beyond logic and personal experience. Depth requires effort, obedience, and trust.

Hebrews 6:1 — “THEREFORE, LEAVING THE DISCUSSION OF THE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPLES OF CHRIST, LET US GO ON TO PERFECTION, NOT LAYING AGAIN THE FOUNDATION…” God calls believers to maturity. While foundations are essential, we are not meant to remain there. Spiritual growth demands progression—moving from basic understanding into deeper revelation and application.

How well we manage what God has already entrusted to us determines how much more He will release. Faithfulness with revelation precedes greater revelation. When we apply what we know and share what we have received, God entrusts us with more.