To be honest, I'm not quite sure. But I do know how he doesn't give Him to us.
My translation of John 3:34 (which, some Greek scholar can correct me on later) I think is actually more encouraging than the standard:
"For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. "
I think a more literal rendering for the final phrase would be:
"for he does not give the Spirit with a measuring cup."
I really like that. It's not all gushy about how generous God is, it's a beautifully negative statement about God not using a measuring cup when he liberally pours out the Spirit. I like that image. No stingy shop owner making sure he doesn't give too much away, no finicky worrying about putting too much flour in a cake.
God just pours.