It’s one of the most important—and most personal—questions you can ask.
Not, “What is Jesus asking of Christians in general?”
Not, “What is He asking of my church?”
But, “What is He asking of me… right now?”
Because following Jesus is never vague. It’s always personal, practical, and present.
1. He’s Asking for Your Heart
Before anything else, Jesus wants you.
Not your talent.
Not your ministry.
Not your reputation.
You.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37)
This is where everything begins. If you miss this, you miss everything.
He’s not looking for part-time devotion. He’s asking for wholehearted love.
That means:
- Loving Him when it’s easy
- Loving Him when it costs you
- Loving Him when no one sees
Let’s be honest: this is where the real battle is. Many people will serve God—but fewer will truly love Him deeply.
2. He’s Asking for Your Obedience
Jesus made this very clear:
“If you love Me, obey My commandments.” (John 14:15)
Love and obedience are inseparable.
We often want clarity before obedience:
“Lord, show me the whole plan… then I’ll follow.”
But Jesus usually works the other way:
“Take the next step… and I’ll show you more.”
So the question becomes:
- Is there something you already know He’s asking you to do… that you’ve been delaying?
That’s your starting point.
3. He’s Asking for Your Surrender
This is where things get uncomfortable—but also powerful.
“If any of you wants to be My follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23)
Surrender means:
- Letting go of control
- Letting go of your own agenda
- Trusting Him even when it doesn’t make sense
This might not look dramatic—but it’s deeply meaningful.
It could be:
- Surrendering your time
- Surrendering your plans for the future
- Surrendering your comfort
You don’t drift into surrender. You choose it—daily.
4. He’s Asking for Your Faith
Jesus is always calling people to trust Him more.
Not just belief in Him—but active trust.
“Don’t be afraid; just believe.” (Mark 5:36)
Faith means:
- Stepping out when you don’t have all the answers
- Trusting His timing when things feel delayed
- Believing His promises over your feelings
Let me push you a bit here:
If your life requires no faith, you’re probably playing it too safe.
5. He’s Asking You to Love People
You can’t separate loving Jesus from loving people.
“Love each other just as I have loved you.” (John 13:34)
This is where faith becomes visible.
And it’s not always easy.
It means:
- Loving difficult people
- Forgiving when you’ve been hurt
- Serving without recognition
This is where many believers stall. They love God—but struggle to love people.
Jesus doesn’t separate the two.
6. He’s Asking You to Bear Fruit
Jesus didn’t call you just to believe—He called you to be fruitful.
“I chose you to go and produce lasting fruit.” (John 15:16)
At any stage in life, this is especially important.
Fruit looks like:
- A life that reflects Christ
- People you’ve influenced spiritually
- A legacy that continues beyond you
You’re not in a season of slowing down spiritually—you’re in a season of multiplying impact.
7. He’s Asking You to Stay Close
More than anything, Jesus wants relationship.
“Remain in Me, and I will remain in you.” (John 15:4)
This isn’t about performance—it’s about connection.
Daily time with Him matters:
- In His Word
- In prayer
- In quiet listening
Because everything flows from this:
- Clarity
- Strength
- Peace
- Direction
So… What Is He Asking of You?
Here’s the honest answer:
He’s not asking the same thing of everyone.
But He is asking something specific of you.
Right now.
Take a moment and ask yourself:
- Where is He nudging me?
- What have I been putting off?
- Where do I feel conviction—not guilt, but clear direction?
That’s usually where His voice is.
Final Thought
Jesus doesn’t overwhelm you with 20 steps.
He usually gives you one clear next step.
And your job is simple:
Say yes.
Not next month.
Not when it’s convenient.
Not when it’s easier.
Just… yes.
Because a lifetime of following Jesus is built on thousands of small, faithful yeses.
And those yeses shape a life that truly matters.
