Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬, ‭32‬ (NIV) “Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.’ … ‘I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’”

I’m heading out on a three-day golf trip with thirty-one other men—most of whom don’t know Christ. For me, this isn’t just a getaway. It’s a mission field. Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and He calls us to follow Him in fishing for people.

There’s a difference between fishing and hunting. Hunters chase their prey with intensity, tracking and closing in for the kill. But fishermen? They go where the fish are, cast out bait, and wait patiently for a response. That’s the picture Jesus gave His disciples. Not aggressive domination, but attraction—baited with humility, service, and the fruit of the Spirit.

As Paul said, we are the aroma of Christ. To some, we smell like life; to others, death. But in every place, Christ’s fragrance flows through us. On this trip, I plan to raise the flag of faith—yes, with words and visible witness, even wearing Christian shirts—but more importantly through character and conduct. If my life doesn’t reflect Christ, my words will only sound like noise.

Fishing for men is about living so differently, so authentically, that people are drawn to the hope within us. It’s about patience, prayer, and persistence. Jesus didn’t call us to be silent spectators in a pagan world. He called us to actively, intentionally, attractively point others to repentance and life in Him.

My prayer for this weekend—and for every man reading this—is simple: May our lives smell like Christ. May our words point to Christ. May our courage reflect Christ. And may we truly prove ourselves to be His disciples by bearing fruit that lasts.