Stephen McWhirter has turned in a soul-stirring rendition of “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” This performance of the beloved hymn from the incredibly talented musician is one that you’ll find yourself returning to again and again. Watch the short but jaw-dropping clip to listen to Stephen’s beautiful cover performance of “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” a tune that is near and dear to the hearts of many.
Many people have dreams and goals they hope to accomplish one day. Now, while it is good to have these aspirations, simply dreaming and thinking about them will not go a long way in making them a reality. It requires hard work, effort, and, likely, most importantly, commitment and dedication.
No matter what we do in life, there will be times and instances when we want to turn back and give up. We might even question whether we made the correct decision. Did we choose the right path? The same is true when we decide to leave the world behind and follow Jesus Christ. Once we become Christians, life does not suddenly become easier, with every obstacle and difficulty removed from our path. No, that’s why following Christ is a decision, a choice, that requires commitment and dedication.
In a clip posted on YouTube, Stephen performs “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” a song about committing to follow the one true King. Anyone who has attended church with any regularity is likely very familiar with this tune. However, that does not diminish the song’s beautiful, powerful lyrics and message. They are still as relevant today as they were when those lyrics were first written.
“The world behind me, the cross before me
The world behind me, the cross before me
No turning back
No turning back”
Like any other decision we make in life, choosing to follow Christ is a conscious choice that requires commitment and follow-through. Are we going to follow the way of the world or follow Christ?
Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If any man would come after me, let him give up all, and take up his cross, and come after me.’”