To equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:12 NET

Do not miss this vitally important lesson: The God of the universe is content to use the weak things of the world to confound the strong. And this truth should give us comfort. If He can use the birth of Jesus Christ, as a baby, to change the world, He can certainly use us.

When Jesus invites you to follow Him, He wants you to start right now from your current location. You don’t have to go back to where you started. You don’t need to get a little closer on your own. He reaches out to you with grace and love and invites you to follow Him. 

Accept the invitation.