We’re Expected to Be on Mission

What’s most important to us? If we’re honest, our schedules, our families, and our comfort often take the top spot. But Jesus calls us to something deeper—something that moves us beyond comfort into purpose.

In Matthew 28:18–20, Jesus gives the Great Commission:

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…”

That word go isn’t passive. It’s a command to move—to live on mission in our everyday lives. Whether that’s at work, at home, or in the pickup line after school, Jesus expects us to represent Him wherever we are.

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Resistance Doesn’t Mean Failure

Sometimes when you step out in faith, things get hard. Conversations don’t go the way you hoped. Invitations to church are turned down. The people you’re praying for don’t respond.

But resistance isn’t failure—it’s part of the mission.

In John 1:43–50, Philip finds Nathanael and invites him to meet Jesus. Nathanael’s first response? Skepticism:

“Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?”

Philip doesn’t argue. He simply says, “Come and see.”

Your role isn’t to convince everyone—it’s to invite them. Jesus handles the rest.

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Your Mission Will Cost You Something

Following Jesus always comes with a cost. In Luke 14, Jesus reminds us that discipleship means counting that cost—whether it’s time, comfort, or even reputation.

He says,

“Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.”

That sounds heavy—but it’s the kind of weight that builds strength. You grow stronger every time you say yes to God, even when it’s inconvenient.

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There’s Growth in the Struggle

Spiritual growth doesn’t happen in comfort; it happens in obedience.

Hebrews 12:11–12 reminds us:

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace…”

Every challenge in your mission is shaping you into the person God can use for greater things.

Just like Nathanael discovered—when Jesus saw him under the fig tree—faith leads to greater revelation. Jesus told him,

“You will see greater things than that.”

If you stay faithful to the mission, you’ll see greater things too.

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The Mission Is to Make Disciples

At the end of the day, it’s simple: the mission is to make disciples.

Disciples who know Jesus, follow His teachings, and help others do the same. That’s what we’re here for—not to stay comfortable, but to stay committed.

So maybe it’s time to get on your feet. The world doesn’t need perfect Christians—it needs active ones. The people around you are waiting for someone willing to move.

Let’s be those people. Let’s live on mission.