What's In The Barrel?
- By Branon Dempsey
- Published June 20, 2008
Branon Dempsey
Branon Dempsey is the Managing Editor for PraiseCharts Live as well as the Clinic Director and Founder of Worship Team Training: a ministry for local church worship ministries. He has studied and been trained by members of Maranatha! Music and Integrity Music for worship ministry and composition. Branon lives in Cypress, Texas where he is also a Worship Leader/Songwriter and has been in ministry for over 16 years. You can read more articles and blogs by Branon on PraiseCharts Live or visit him at www.worshipteamtraining.com.
Have you ever wondered about the name "Cracker Barrel"? Sorry, but the last time I checked, I did not find any crackers in a barrel, I found cracker packages when ordering soup, but no barrel, no monkeys either. Why is that?
Seriously, God has called us to serve in His name. As we represent Christ in a watching world, the sincerity of our hearts will be revealed. What scares me is when I offer something that I cannot truly deliver. The watching world only stares in confusion at the mess. If I am to offer someone something out of service, I need to deliver more than crackers in a barrel; rather, I am to give the living water of Christ.
"I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name
because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward." - Mk. 9.41
Seriously, God has called us to serve in His name. As we represent Christ in a watching world, the sincerity of our hearts will be revealed. What scares me is when I offer something that I cannot truly deliver. The watching world only stares in confusion at the mess. If I am to offer someone something out of service, I need to deliver more than crackers in a barrel; rather, I am to give the living water of Christ.
"I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name
because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward." - Mk. 9.41
