Abraham: His Call and Ours To Live On Mission

When God called Abraham to leave his homeland in Genesis 12, He wasn’t just asking for a change of address. He was inviting Abraham to live on mission. “Go from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I will show you,” God commanded in Genesis 12:1. This wasn’t a suggestion or a good idea. This was a divine calling that would define Abraham’s entire life and ultimately bless all nations through his lineage.

Abraham’s Response

Abraham’s response reveals what it means to live on mission looks like. Despite having no GPS, no travel insurance, and no guarantee of what lay ahead, he packed up his family and possessions and stepped into the unknown. His obedience wasn’t based on having all the answers but on trusting the One who called him. Abraham understood that God’s mission was bigger than his comfort zone, his familiar surroundings, and his personal preferences.

What made Abraham’s journey truly missional was his purpose. God promised to make him into a great nation. He declared in Genesis 12:3, “all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Abraham wasn’t just moving for personal gain. He was part of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. Every step he took was connected to God’s global mission of blessing and salvation.

Our Response

Today, God calls us to live on mission just as He called Abraham. While He may not ask us to leave our physical homeland, He does call us to step out of our comfort zones and trust Him with our lives. Living on mission means recognizing that our careers, relationships, and daily routines are all opportunities to participate in God’s work of blessing others and advancing His kingdom.

Like Abraham, we may not see the full picture of where God is leading us at first. However, we can trust that our obedience matters in His larger story. Living on mission could mean serving in our neighborhoods, supporting missions globally, or simply being faithful in our current circumstances. When we live on mission, we’re called to live with eternal purpose rather than temporary comfort.

Conclusion

Abraham’s willingness to leave everything familiar teaches us what true mission living means. It requires sacrifice, faith, and a heart aligned with God’s global purposes. When we respond to God’s call the same way as Abraham when he said “yes,” we join a legacy of faith that spans generations and impacts eternity.