Jim Pemberton Poet Rhyme

Let Down Your Net

Let Down Your Net...


Jesus told his disciples; 
"let down your net."
They were amazed how many
 fish they would get.

What happened?  
They couldn't explain.
So many fish.were caught.  
They were hard to contain.

Peter was astonished,
 and fell on his knees.
Asking Jesus; "Forgive me
 now...  please!"

Peter, James and John...  
Left everything behind.
Following Jesus was what
 they had in mind.

Perhaps your "net" is empty. 
 Jesus says; "Let it down."
There's a great harvest for you. 
 Waiting to be found.

Be a fisher for Jesus. 
 A fisher of men.
So that others may be saved
 from their sin.

"Come follow me."  The master
 is calling for you.
Each step you take toward him... 
 He'll take TWO!

By Jim Pemberton

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Cecilia Macfarlane December 1, 2011 at 9:34 PM I never heard the bible put into rhyme, it was enjoyable to read, good write, congrats on your win. CC

John Freeman December 1, 2011 at 6:45 PM Yes a beautiful story of the Master precept of love which is our Father, Jim. A beuty... congratulations on your worthy first place. Agape, Moses

Danny Stinson December 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM Congratulations on the high placing with this great poem!

Jon Arno December 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM Congratulations on your win :)

Jon Arno December 1, 2011 at 5:09 PM Congratulations on your win :)

Joyce Johnson December 1, 2011 at 9:06 AM What a wonderful interpretation of the "Let Down" contest. Congratulations Jim. Love, Joyce

Joyce Johnson December 1, 2011 at 9:05 AM What a wonderful interpretation of the "Let Down" contest. Congratulations Jim. Love, Joyce

Bob Quigley December 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM Congratulations on your win in the Letdown contest Jim

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 1, 2011 at 6:40 AM Enjoyed this. Congratulations on your placement x

Carol Sunshine Brown December 1, 2011 at 6:22 AM Congratulations on your placement in my contest Jim. You all left a piece of yourselves on this contest page. It was so very hard to judge. I am asking you all to read and comment on all the winners here. You will go away seeing into the hearts of all the winners. This was a very emotional contest for me. Thank you all for supporting this contest. Love and blessing to you all, Carol

Robert A. Dufresne November 21, 2011 at 8:35 PM Awesome Jim. Well written verse in rhyme to remind us of His great Love. I saw an interesting sign on a church bulletin board you may find amusing and thought provoking... I did. It said " Be fishers of men... God will clean them ..": ) ejoyed your poem. God bless