Come Further Up and Further In – God Has More for You

Discovering the Life You Were Made For

At Lakeview Christian Church of Portage Lakes, our mission is simple yet transformative: be the change as Jesus has changed us. We live this out through “Just 3” – Study to love and know God, Share to know and love others, and Serve as love in action. Today, we’re exploring a profound truth that will revolutionize how you see your relationship with God.

The Longing That Points to Eternity

C.S. Lewis once wrote, “If I find within me a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, then I find it extremely plausible that I was not made for this world.” Have you ever felt that deep longing? That sense that there must be something more?

You’re right. There is.

We were made for something greater than this temporary world. Second Corinthians 4:16-17 reminds us that “our light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” This isn’t just about heaven someday—it’s about experiencing God’s presence and purpose right now.

The Invitation to Go Deeper

In Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia, there’s a powerful moment when Aslan the Lion calls to his friends with a deep, kind voice: “My friends, what are you doing out there? Come further up and further in. I have better yet in store.”

This is Jesus’s invitation to each of us today.

Many Christians settle for a surface-level relationship with God. We’re content with Sunday services and occasional prayers. But Jesus is calling us to something far greater. He’s the bridge that restores our relationship with the Father—the relationship we were created for from the beginning.

Don’t Settle for Less

Here’s the transformative truth: Jesus has more of Himself to give you. Not just in eternity, but here and now.

This is where our “Just 3” mission becomes intensely practical:

Study – When we consistently engage with God’s Word, we discover layers of truth we never knew existed. Each time we open Scripture, God invites us further up and further in.

Share – As we share our faith with others, we deepen our own understanding of God’s goodness. Evangelism isn’t just about helping others; it transforms us too.

Serve – When we love others through action, we experience God’s heart in ways that Bible study alone cannot provide.

The Life Available Now

Too many believers are living in the “stable” when God has prepared a palace. We’re settling for crumbs when He’s offering a feast. We’re standing at the door when He’s inviting us into the throne room.

Jesus doesn’t want you to wait until heaven to experience abundant life. John 10:10 promises, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” That’s present tense—now, today, in the midst of your current circumstances.

What’s Holding You Back?

The question isn’t whether God has more for you. He does. The question is: what are you holding onto that’s preventing you from receiving it?

Maybe it’s fear. Maybe it’s comfort. Maybe it’s pride or self-reliance. Whatever it is, it’s not worth missing out on the deeper relationship God is offering.

At Lakeview Christian Church of Portage Lakes, we’re committed to helping people take that next step—to go further up and further in with God. We don’t want anyone to settle for less than everything God has for them.

Your Next Step

Don’t settle for where you are today spiritually. God is calling you deeper. He’s inviting you to experience more of His presence, more of His power, more of His purpose for your life.

The invitation is clear: “Come further up and further in.”

Will you accept it?

Start today by committing to “Just 3” – Study God’s Word with fresh expectation, Share your faith with someone who needs hope, and Serve someone in practical love. As you do, you’ll discover that God always has more of Himself to give.

The abundant life isn’t waiting for you in heaven. It’s available right now. Come further up and further in.