Two Small Fish and Five Barley Loaves

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Based on John Chapter 6

Five thousand people gathered at the Sea of Galilee
Following Jesus, miracles hoping to see
Jesus asked His disciples"Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?"
although He already knew how to accomplish this feat


One of His Disciples, Andrew, saw a young lad
Five barley loaves and 2 small fish is all he had
But how can so little feed so many
Jesus took the loaves and gave thanks and then there was plenty


After seeing this sign, the men knew the Prophet
This Jesus, who God sent into the world they had met
He took the fish and bread the little the boy had and made it grow
To feed the five thousand, the Bible tells us so


When you think you have  little to offer,no talent or skill
Remember the little boy who offered his meager meal
Jesus gave thanks for the loaves did He not
In this story, Jesus shows He can use our little and bless a lot

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/26/2015 9:37:00 PM

you did well making this famous story into a rhyming story! I like how you put some emphasis on the little boy and his offering something meager that turned into something so grand!

Shirley Rebstock
Date: 8/27/2015 8:52:00 AM

Thank you very much

Steven Mossburg

Date: 8/25/2015 6:39:00 PM

An old favorite told in a new way. Thanks for sharing this. Steve

Shirley Rebstock
Date: 8/27/2015 8:52:00 AM

thank you

Constance La France

Date: 8/6/2015 8:52:00 AM

Shirley, beautiful story of giving and sharing, wonderful 7 and thanks for visiting my blitz poem

Shirley Rebstock
Date: 8/6/2015 4:45:00 PM

Thanks, I appreciate you visiting and comments, too.

Paul Callus

Date: 8/6/2015 5:04:00 AM

Yes, Shirley....every little bit counts...helping those in need, an encouraging word, etc. In giving we find joy. // paul

Shirley Rebstock
Date: 8/6/2015 8:33:00 AM

True, thank you

Peter Lewis Holmes

Date: 8/5/2015 7:36:00 PM

A nice poem about a fairy tale we all know and love...the last line rocks!...and thanks for the comment Shirley...Peter.

Shirley Rebstock
Date: 8/6/2015 8:48:00 AM

Thanks for reading & comment. I don't expect all to believe as I do, but for me the story will always be true. Either way fairy tale or true, thanks for getting the meaning I was trying to convey. Cool.