“When Jesus described [what it means to follow him], often his invitation to it sounded more like a warning than a sales pitch. He spoke of ‘counting the cost’ of selling all and ‘taking up the cross’ to follow him” says Dr Paul Brand.
Wes Brown’s song “Fisher of Men” captures this and more quite exquisitely, highlighting all the tensions within the Christian life, the joys and sorrows, the drama and truth, the blessings and sufferings. The song is one of my favourites and will be played at my funeral (whenever that is)! Below are the words: Enjoy!
Fisher of Men
It’s running, and walking, and fighting, and turning the other cheek;
It’s giving, receiving, it’s hoping, being bold and being meek;
It’s laying down your nets, it’s laying down your life, to take up the cross, and follow the fisher of men.
What does it mean to be born-again? What does it mean to be grafted in to the Body of Christ?
To be conformed into the image of the One, who lay down His life, so that you and I might live.
It’s living, and dying, and rising, reward and sacrifice;
It’s sharing, the blessings, the righteousness of Christ;
It’s laying down your nets, it’s laying down your life, to take up the cross – pick up your cross – and follow the fisher of men.
It’s winning and losing and trying…
It’s living and dying and rising….
Words and Music by Wes Brown 1995
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