A feast of God’s word
Is laid out on a table
Utensils are there
It’s a spoon and a ladle
The spoon’s the right size
For feeding yourself
Holds just enough for you
And not for anyone else
With the spoon you are well fed
Carrying food from plate to mouth
You eat until you are full
And will want some more, no doubt
And then there is the ladle
Too big to use for self
Made to serve to others
And usually on a shelf
But today it’s on the table
Why not pick it up
And use it to serve others
Fill someone else’s cup