Here's something that might sting a little:

Going to church doesn't make you a disciple.

Reading your Bible doesn't make you a disciple.

Listening to worship music on your commute doesn't make you a disciple.

Those things are good. They matter. But they're not the mission.

Jesus didn't say, "Follow me and I will make you comfortable."

He said, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men."

That's a job. That's action. That's a life pointed outward - not just inward.

So let's talk about what discipleship actually looks like. And more importantly, why most of us are avoiding it.

The Command We Like to Skip

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gives his final instructions before ascending to heaven. This is the last thing He wanted His followers to hear. The final word.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."

Go.

Make disciples.

All nations.

This wasn't spoken to pastors. It wasn't spoken to missionaries. It was spoken to ordinary people who had been following Jesus for three years - fishermen, tax collectors, regular people who said yes.

And it was spoken to you.

The Great Commission isn't a special calling for a select few. It's the baseline expectation for everyone who calls themselves a follower of Christ.

So why do most of us live like it doesn't apply to us?

The Comfortable Christianity Trap

Here's what modern faith looks like for a lot of people:

Wake up. Maybe pray. Go to work. Come home. Watch something. Go to bed. Repeat.

Sunday comes. Sit in a pew. Sing some songs. Listen to a sermon. Feel inspired for about 45 minutes. Go to brunch. Forget everything by Monday.

Sound familiar?

There's nothing wrong with any of those things individually. But if that's all your faith is - consumption without action - something is missing.

Jesus didn't die so you could be a spectator.

He died so you could be deployed.

Discipleship is not about how much you take in. It's about how much you pour out.

What Real Discipleship Looks Like

Real discipleship is uncomfortable.

It means opening your mouth when it's easier to stay quiet.

It means being known as "that Christian" at work - and being okay with it.

It means caring more about someone's eternity than caring about what they think of you.

It means making your faith visible. Unavoidable. Obvious.

Here's the truth: most people in your life will never step foot in a church. They'll never read the Bible on their own. They'll never seek out the Gospel.

But they'll encounter you.

And what they see in you might be the only Christ they ever meet.

That's not pressure. That's privilege.

Evangelism Isn't a Talent. It's a Decision.

A lot of people think evangelism is for extroverts. For people who have all the answers. For people who went to seminary and know Greek and can quote the entire book of Romans from memory.

That's a lie.

Evangelism is simply telling people what Jesus did for you.

That's it.

You don't need a theology degree. You don't need to win an argument. You don't need to be eloquent or smart or have some dramatic testimony.

You just need to be willing.

Willing to say His name out loud.

Willing to be identified with Him.

Willing to let people know where you stand - and invite them to stand with you.

Start With Visibility

Here's a practical place to begin:

Make your faith visible before you even open your mouth.

Wear it.

Not in a cheesy, preachy way. But in a way that invites questions. That sparks curiosity. That lets people know something is different about you before you say a single word.

When someone sees a cross around your neck, a Jesus ring on your hand, or a shirt that says something about your faith - it does something.

It creates an opening.

It gives them permission to ask.

And when they ask? That's your moment.

"What's that ring mean?"

"Oh - it says Jesus. I wear it because He changed my life. Want to hear about it?"

That conversation doesn't happen if you're invisible.

That's why we make what we make at Holy Goods. Not to sell clothes. To start conversations.

Every shirt, every ring, every piece of jewelry is an invitation for someone to ask you what you believe - and for you to tell them.

You become a walking Gospel opportunity.

The Fear Is Real. Do It Anyway.

Let's be honest: sharing your faith is scary.

What if they reject me?

What if they think I'm weird?

What if I say the wrong thing?

What if I lose a friend?

Those fears are real. But here's what's more real:

Heaven and hell are real.

Eternity is real.

And the people around you - your coworkers, your family, the barista who makes your coffee - are heading somewhere forever.

You might be the only person in their life willing to tell them the truth.

Is your comfort worth their eternity?

You Don't Have to Be Perfect

You're not going to do this perfectly. Neither did the disciples.

Peter denied Jesus three times - and then preached a sermon that saved 3,000 people.

Paul murdered Christians - and then wrote half the New Testament.

Your mess doesn't disqualify you. Your past doesn't disqualify you. Your fear doesn't disqualify you.

The only thing that disqualifies you is staying silent.

Start messy. Start scared. Start now.

Practical Next Steps

If you're serious about living out the Great Commission, here's where to start:

1. Pray for boldness.
Ask God to give you opportunities and the courage to take them. He will. Be ready.

2. Make your faith visible.
Wear something that identifies you as a believer. A ring. A cross. A shirt. Let people see it before you say it.

3. Learn your story.
Practice saying in 60 seconds what Jesus did for you. Not a sermon. Just your story. That's your most powerful tool.

4. Look for openings.
They're everywhere. A coworker going through a hard time. A friend asking for advice. A stranger who compliments your shirt. Every conversation is a potential Gospel conversation.

5. Follow up with an invitation.
Share your faith and then invite them somewhere - church, a Bible study, coffee to talk more. Don't just drop seeds. Water them.

This Is What Holy Goods Is About

We're not here to build a clothing brand.

We're here to build an army of believers who are done being invisible.

Every product we sell is designed to do one thing: get you noticed so you can get Him noticed.

When you wear Holy Goods, you're not just buying apparel. You're suiting up for the mission.

And $7.77 from every order goes directly to spreading the Gospel in places where people have never heard the name you're wearing on your chest.

You wear it here. They hear it there.

That's how this works.

Final Word

You were never called to blend in.

You were never called to stay comfortable.

You were never called to keep your faith private and your mouth shut.

You were called to make disciples.

You were called to go.

So go.

Wear the name. Speak the name. Live like eternity is real - because it is.

The Great Commission wasn't a suggestion.

It's your mission.

Now suit up.