By Rebecca Catoe
H
ave you eaten yet?
Communal care and concern
Soft eyes tenderly peering into souls
Checking in…is everyone okay?
Have you eaten yet?
Standing for hours over the warmth of the stove
Rhythmically stirring the pot—a melody of love—
Blending ingredients into a sweet blessing
Have you eaten yet?
Sharing tenderness through sharing food
Sharing memories of those who came before
Scrumptious treasure passed down to us
Have you eaten yet?
Warm rice
A plate of dumplings
A bowl of pho
Have you eaten yet?
A warm hug in a bowl
Bringing healing with each bite
A reminder you’re not alone
Have you eaten yet?
A picture of your heavenly father
Who holds an abundance of care
The one who multiplies our meager crumbs
Have you eaten yet?
He gently whispers to your heart,
Do you need to be filled?
Words full of tender care
Have you eaten yet?
God drawing you in so you can be whole
A deep desire to wrap you in his arms
To meet your needs
Have you eaten yet?
Filling you with the feast of his love
For he is the living water
The well that won’t run dry
Rebecca Catoe is a multicultural follower of Jesus, she has her Masters in Social Work and resides in Cleveland, Ohio. She currently leads campus ministry in Cleveland including the Epic Movement (contextualized campus ministry for Asian American students), and has over 6 years of experience contextualizing the gospel, and pursuing justice and cultural competency in diverse spaces.