And trust me, it’s not about being reckless or dramatic for the sake of it. It’s about saying yes when God nudges you to step out of the comfortable and into the unknown. It’s about letting Him use your “yes” to flip the script—not just in your own life, but in the lives of others too.

Sometimes it feels messy. Sometimes it feels terrifying. But more often than not—it’s the doorway to transformation.

God loves working through disruptors

The Bible is full of people who made gutsy, countercultural moves that changed everything.

Take Mary, the mother of Jesus. She wasn’t anyone “important” by society’s standards—just a young girl living her everyday life. But when God interrupted her plans, she said yes. Can you imagine the courage that took? To risk misunderstanding, gossip, even rejection… all to carry the Son of God. Her yes disrupted her own life but brought life to the whole world.

Or Abraham. God’s invitation to him was basically: “Leave it all behind. The familiar, the safe, the predictable. I’ll tell you where we’re going on the way.” Who does that? Abraham did. That’s disruptive courage in action—trusting God’s voice more than your comfort zone.

And then there’s Stephen. His story gets me every time.

Stephen’s next-level courage

Stephen lived in a time where following Jesus wasn’t just unpopular—it was dangerous. But he didn’t shrink back.

Here’s what I love about his story:

• He faced messy problems head-on. When the early church was full of complaints and division, Stephen stepped up to bring peace and order.
• He served with humility. Nothing was beneath him. Sometimes courage looks like showing up in the small stuff.
• He carried bold faith. Even when danger was closing in, he performed miracles and spoke truth with conviction.
• He walked in wisdom. His deep love for Scripture gave him words that cut through confusion and carried weight.
• He forgave the unforgivable. Even as people hurled stones at him, he prayed for their forgiveness. That’s not just courage—that’s love on display.

Stephen’s life shows us that disruptive courage doesn’t always look glamorous. Sometimes it costs. But it always carries weight and shifts culture.

What about us?

Now, I know what you might be thinking: “That’s great for Mary, Abraham, and Stephen—but I’m just trying to make it through my week without falling apart.”

Here’s the good news: disruptive courage isn’t reserved for Bible heroes. You and I are invited into it daily.

• Maybe it looks like speaking truth in love when it would be easier to stay quiet.
• Maybe it’s choosing to forgive when bitterness feels justified.
• Maybe it’s saying yes to something God is calling you into, even when you feel wildly unqualified.
• Maybe it’s standing up for someone who doesn’t have a voice.
• Maybe it’s letting go of an old habit or mindset that’s holding you back.

Every small act of courage is like tossing a pebble in the water—those ripples spread further than you think.

Let love lead the way

Here’s the secret: disruptive courage isn’t about being the loudest, the bravest, or the strongest. It’s about letting love be the driving force.

Paul said it best in Colossians 3:14:

“Above all these things, put on love, which is the bond of perfection.”

When love leads, our courage carries God’s fingerprints. It disrupts not to destroy, but to build. Not to divide, but to heal.

So, the next time you feel that holy nudge to step out of the crowd—pause, take a breath, and remember: you’re in good company. From Mary to Stephen to countless others, God has always worked through those willing to be brave enough to say yes.

And who knows? Your small act of courage might just be the ripple that changes everything.