Your primary focus is getting close to God, at all costs (Psalm 65:4).

You may have to go “undercover;” meaning who you are is no longer important; people don’t need to know who you are, you want to get to know God; and you want to lead them to God (Matthew 16:24).

You will be tested/tempted by those who don’t believe you are worthy to get close to God, who believe you are a threat to their spotlight; even though your focus is on Him (Matthew 16:1, Mark 8:11).

Many have gone before you, but were unsuccessful because they took their eyes off God and placed their eyes on the people/problems/situations surrounding them. But, there’s a hunger and a thirst on the inside of you that only God can quench; and you won’t stop until you get close to Him (Matthew 5:6).

You are In So Deep that you now look, sound, and act like Christ; even those who once knew you, don’t recognize you (1 John 2:6, John 3:30).

Because you are now In Too Deep, you are promoted by God, not man. (Psalm 75:6-7).

People don’t believe that you deserve to be promoted, especially not so quickly, so they will try to bring accusations against you, but God will defend you in the presence of your accusers. So, even when people try to bring up your past (even if it’s true), God won’t hear of it because you now have a new identity in Christ (John 8:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:17).

But, you must sacrifice too because you may have to separate from family and some friends and loved ones because they can’t go where you are going (Luke 14:25-27).

It is important that I reiterate that THIS WILL NOT BE EASY; and once you get In Too Deep, there is no turning back. You will get frustrated (emotional rollercoaster is an understatement); you will think you made a mistake; you will get angry; you will doubt; you will want to quit; but quitting is not an option. You are In Too Deep. Now, God is nudging you and compelling you to go deeper. “Many are called, but few are chosen.” You have been chosen, hand-picked by God Himself. THIS IS THE REWARDING PART (Matthew 22:14)!

Many want to know how you could get In Too Deep, when others couldn’t? Simple: Because your focus was always on getting close to God, NOT position, prosperity, or people! That’s the secret - and even though you feel like giving up, there is something inside of you that will not let you stop now. Even though all hell is breaking loose, there is a small faint voice whispering, “You’re almost there.”

Remember, if God said it, then That Settles It.