Is it that simple

After Luke 11: 5-13

Ask, seek, knock.

Is it that simple?

That’s all – three simple acts?

Ask for help.

Seek the help.

Knock: a hand raised

to a door.

the ask begets a gift

the seek begets a find

the knock begets an opened door

ask seek knock

the door opens

the wind blows

the answer comes

is it really that simple

Photograph by Federico Guiterrez viaUnsplash. Used with permission.

Loaves at midnight

After Luke 11:5-13

Midnight. A knock.

A voice, not insistent yet firm.

Food. Some basics.

Nothing fancy or involved.

Just bread, if you have it.

Just bread, for a friend,

a friend on a journey.

And a grumbled no.

Go away. It’s midnight.

I’m in bed. Don’t bother me.

Do you know what time it is.

The plea is heard.

Heeded finally.

Loaves handed over.

Still grumbling.

Ask.

Seek,

Knock.

Photograph by Jordane Mathieu via Unsplash. Used with permission.