page 36 • I have 5 loaves of bread and 2 small fish

What’s that in your hand?

Writing, design, visual arts

Playfulness, curiosity, tenacity

My 5 loaves of bread and 2 small fishes

In a crowd of thousands

It’s depressing to even try

But a distant relative reminded me of the reality

There is nothing and no one

Too small or mediocre in Jesus’ eyes

With shy faith but real love,

I hand over what’s in my hands

He gives thanks and breaks the bread

Next I’m always delighted and surprised

Thousands ate as much as they wanted

And even then, there’s still lots left to spare

With God I can never quite comprehend

All the goodness he intends

Retrospectively, I think that day

He served not just bread and fish

But a much more necessary food;

Hope & Miracles