Following Jesus Beyond Our Comfort Zone - Andrew Thomas

On Sunday, Andrew spoke about what it means to follow Jesus beyond comfort. He shared how, as a kid, reading stories about missionaries like David Livingstone was both inspiring and confronting. Livingstone’s life showed that following Jesus often means choosing the hard road—not the easy one.

Andrew pointed to Genesis 12, where God calls Abram to leave behind his country, tribe, and family. It was a call to step away from everything safe and familiar. But through Abram’s obedience, God began a plan to bless the whole world, a plan that leads all the way to Jesus and the Church.

This same calling is for every believer today, not just for missionaries. It’s for anyone who wants to make a real difference for Jesus. Andrew spoke honestly about life in Cambodia—how it’s been full of challenges, not comfort. But that’s not the point. The point is loving Jesus enough to say yes, even when it’s hard.

The call was clear: pray, connect, give, and go. Pray specifically, connect regularly, give sacrificially, and go to visit and be part of what is happening. Missions isn’t for the few—it’s for all of us. Jesus doesn’t promise comfort, but He does promise to be with us always.

Bible Discover Story:
Genesis 12:1-9

Questions:
What does it mean to you to follow Jesus "beyond comfort"? Can you think of a time when you had to choose between what was comfortable and what was right?

What is one thing (unrelated to your faith) you can do this week that gets you out of your comfort zone?

How does the story of Abram's calling in Genesis 12 inspire or challenge you? What are some things in your life that you might need to "leave behind" in order to follow God's call?

Below is Sunday’s message on YouTube.