John 6:9

John 6:9: “There is a lad here, which hath 5 barley loaves, and 2 small fishes: but what are they among so many?” 

Barley loaves and Anchovies, food of the poor. Yet, Jesus chose this seemingly insignificant boy, with seemingly insignificant food to perform a miracle noted in all four of the gospel accounts. Over the past few years I've written a blog called “This and $2.50”; using it as a forum to write about things that have struck me, it's full of random thoughts and musings. But over the past year I have become increasingly burdened with the thought of needing a place to share my more “spiritual”, scriptural writing. I have had people ask about the stories behind the songs I've written: the reason, the impetus, the deeper meanings and the scripture references. I have megabytes of writings about scriptures that have “hit” me while reading or hearing a sermon; thoughts that don't make into a song. I have desired a place to be able to share this information with others without going so far as to publish a book, so here it is... A sister blog to “This and $2.50” called “5 & 2”.

The name is based on John 6:9 (posted above.) Many years ago, I heard a sermon on this scripture, and the point that stuck with me all these many years is “God delights to use the insignificant.” I don't consider myself a great theologian, not even a mediocre one; I don't know Hebrew or Greek. The writing you will find here are those of a seemingly insignificant person bringing barley loaves and anchovies to the Master in hopes HE can use something of mine to feed others. It will be clearly Christian; scripture based and Christ centered. I am a “Trinitarian,” believing fully in the God Head Three in One. I say all of this now, so those who read my following posts will understand where I am coming from, and what I believe. I also believe in freedom of choice and informed choice, so here is the information... you are free to take it or leave it. You may not agree with everything I write, which is fine for we are all pilgrims sojourning in a foreign land.  All I would ask is for you to respectfully consider these writings, the heart from which they come and to whom they are offered (Jesus Christ, my LORD.)

In closing I want to turn the mirror away from me and ask you to look at this scripture. Do you consider your life insignificant? Do you feel all you have to offer the Master is 5 small barley loaves and 2 anchovies? I'm certain the little lad did not set out that morning with the thought “I bet my lunch is going to be a miracle remembered down through history”, he just wanted to see and hear Jesus. I'm pretty certain he did not have a plan to feed 4 thousand, but that is exactly what Jesus did with the little boy's willingness to give. “For God delights to use the insignificant; the little things that make up our lives. And though your life may be full of ordinary, God will make a miracle.” (J. E. – an unfinished song.) You just never know what Jesus will do with your seeming insignificance.