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Fishing for Men | Country Gospel Song (Matthew 4:19)
CallingPurposeTestimony
This song walks us through the life of a follower who stumbled badly but was never abandoned by Jesus. It’s the story of Peter, but it’s our story, too. It’s a story of empty nets, sinking faith, and bitter denial, met with a gentle hand, a warm fire, and a question about love. Over these five days, we’ll explore how God doesn’t just call the qualified; He qualifies the called, even after they’ve failed spectacularly, and gives them their calling back.
"And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
A song for the road you're on.
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[Verse 1] I was just a fisherman with salt on my hands Empty nets and empty plans on the shore of Galilee He stepped into my boat and said, “Push out a little more” Then the nets nearly tore and I fell down on my knees I said, “Lord, go away, I’m a sinful man” But He smiled and said, “Come on, I’ll make you fish for men” [Chorus] I’m the fisherman who walked on the water I’m the rock that sank in the waves I’m the one who said I’d die for You Then denied You three times that day But You met me on the shore with a fire and a question “Do you love Me?” three times You asked You took the fisherman who failed You And You gave him his calling back [Verse 2] I stepped out of the boat when the wind was high For a moment I was walking where no man should walk Then I looked at the waves and I started to sink You reached down and pulled me up before I was lost Later I swore I’d never leave Your side But the rooster crowed and I broke down and cried [Bridge] You could’ve left me in the courtyard with my shame You could’ve found a better rock to build Your name But You prayed for me before I even fell And You came back looking for the one who knew You well [Outro] From the nets to the kingdom, from the boat to the cross I’m still following the One who never let me stay lost I’m the fisherman… Still fishing for men