Last week, I joined my family for a fishing trip that taught me something unexpected about faith. As evening approached each day, someone would inevitably announce, “One more cast, and then I’m calling it a day.”

Of course, “one more cast” was never actually one more cast. It usually meant four or five additional attempts, each one carrying the hope that this might be the one that would succeed. We weren’t quite ready to pack up our gear and head home.

This experience reminded me of Jesus’ words to his first disciples: “Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people” (Matthew 4:19). When we truly follow Christ, our lives transform in two profound ways. First, our own actions and character change. Second, we naturally begin sharing Christ’s message with our family, friends, and neighbors. We become instruments in God’s work of drawing people into His kingdom.

What if we approached evangelism with the same persistence as those evening fishing sessions? What if we adopted the mindset of anglers who refuse to give up easily? What if we maintained the kind of determination that keeps us casting our line until the very last moment of opportunity?

The best fishermen understand that persistence often makes the difference between going home empty-handed and landing the catch of a lifetime. Whether we’re fishing for bass or fishing for souls, the principle remains the same: never give up too soon.