This song is based on the last words of Nokseng, a man from the Garo tribe of Assam in the late 1800’s. He and his family were threatened by their chief to deny their new faith in Jesus or face death. Nokseng replied with, “I have decided to follow Jesus.” With these words, his family was killed in front of him. Then his own life was threatened by the chief and Nokseng’s response was, “Though no one joins me, still I will follow. The cross before me, the world behind me. No turning back!” He was then killed. In a shocking turn of events, the chief was so moved by the demonstration of this man’s faith, that he also became a believer in Jesus along with his tribe.
This story shows the power of a commitment to follow Jesus, no matter the cost. With our focus on our Savior, and not on this world…or ourselves, we too can live the life God has set before us, regardless of the obstacles or sacrifice. God, help us to run towards the cross with joy… no turning back…to show a lost world the grace and love of Jesus!
- Tommy Walker
Luke 9:23 ‘Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”‘
1 Peter 2:21 “For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.”
Musicians:
Worship Leader/Guitars: Tommy Walker
Bass: Sam Beumier
Drums/Percussion: Bryan Taylor
Piano/Organ: Jonté Moore
Accordion: Saúl Cardenas
Electric Guitars: Carlos Gallardo-Candia
Background Vocals: Eileen Walker, Linda McCrary-Fisher, Jerard Woods, Jovaun Woods, Brent Brunson.
Choir: Bethesda Community Church Choir
Vocal Arrangement: Tommy Walker, Linda McCrary-Fisher, Jerard Woods, Brent Brunson
Tech Crew:
Recording Engineer: Carlos Gallardo-Candia
Assistant Recording Engineers: Cliff Stegall, Connor McEntire, Gerson Inostroza
Mixing Engineer: Carlos Gallardo-Candia
Mastering Engineer: Arturo "Turra" Medina @ Urban Mastering, Los Angeles, CA
Video Director: Michael Bell
Video Editor: Bryan Taylor
Post-production: Carlos Gallardo-Candia
Executive Producers: Tommy Walker, Ray Jones
Producers: Carlos Gallardo-Candia, Bryan Taylor
Recorded Live in the Studio at Bethesda Community Church | Fort Worth, TX