A NEW TWIST

I heard a new song -- new to me, at least -- on the You Tube the other day by The Barn Again Gang. (No, that's not a misprint!) The song was "On My Father's Side." The chorus, especially, intrigued me.

Someone in the background asked the question, "What is your name?" The singers answered something to the effect: "On my mother's side my name is Jesus; on my Father's side they call me Emmanuel."

Then the person in the background asks, "Where are you from" Back comes the answer from the singers, "On my mother's side I'm from Bethlehem; on my Father's side I'm from the New Jerusalem."

The speaker continues, "What are your plans for the future?" The singers respond with something about "On my mother's side I'll be crucified; on my Father's side I'll rise again to be seated by His side."

I may not have the words exactly right, but you get the idea. I had never before thought of the contrast presented in the song, but it has stayed with me and given me something to think about. Hope it speaks to you, too.

Preacher's Kid