Loaves, fishes and my writing

We took a little overnight trip the last few days. We stayed at a nice hotel we used to take our kids to. This time we were accompanied by grandchildren. Of course we had to let them play in the indoor pool, which was beautifully appointed with middle eastern decor.

The first thing I noticed was a huge mural on the wall. At first I thought it rather odd. It was a picture of a little boy in Jewish dress, standing on the side of a large body of water. Behind him were about 12 baskets full of bread and fish. His arms were raised and his face followed the sails of a ship across the lake.

I realized I was looking at a depiction of the little boy from the Jesus/Loaves and fishes story. It was obviously the part of the story that went on after the Biblical account ended. Here was a little boy, used of God to perform a miracle, then left with the spoils of the act - a blessing he no doubt did not expect.

It made me stop and think....what did he do with the blessing Jesus left with him? I'm sure whatever he did, he thought of Jesus and how he had played a roll in the miracle just by offering what he had for Jesus to use.

It's the same for me and my writing. I see what I think is just a few old fish and a loaf of stale bread. Jesus sees it as a feast for the masses. Oh, He could have fed the thousands without the boy, but He most often communicates through his people. He can use my words to feed the masses and I am blessed that He has and will continue to do so.

Then I will reap the spoils. Not fame. Certainly not fortune. It will be the blessing of knowing I have been obedient to my calling and that I am willing to offer even my imperfect works to Him.

Are you brave enough to let Him use your talents as they are?