Greater Vision - I Remember The Fish Lyrics
Lyrics
They sat down for supper in their quiet little house
Looked at one another, what was God doing now
Times were hard, and debts must be paid
Where was God, so little food on their plates
Then the daddy broke his silence, and the kids just listened in
He said "When I face a challenge, and feel like giving in,
I go back to my favorite memory, to be exact it happened here in Galilee
When my mamma woke me up and said that we were going out
To hear a man named Jesus on a hill outside of town
We listened to his sermon, people needed fed
I handed him my lunch, you know the rest
So no matter how hard life may get
I remember the fish
I've often heard of miracles but never witnessed of one until
I was watching the impossible, saw those baskets fill
with so much food, there were faces full of joy
How my faith grew, that day as just a boy
So children learn this lesson, listen to your dad
Miracles can happen when you give God all you have
Then when you're weak, draw strength from that day
When he met your need and he multiplied your faith
Like When my mamma woke me up and said that we were going out
To hear a man named Jesus on a hill outside of town
We listened to his sermon, people needed fed
I handed him my lunch, you know the rest
So no matter how hard life may get
Just remember the fish
O don't forget what he did
Just remember the fish
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Greater Vision - I Remember The Fish
Meaning & Inspiration
Greater Vision’s compelling track, "I Remember The Fish," released on August 16, 2019, as part of their album *You've Arrived*, delivers a profound message that resonates deeply with anyone navigating life’s uncertainties. The song immediately draws us into a quiet household struggling with financial hardship and the gnawing anxiety of unmet needs. The scene is set with a family facing empty plates, prompting the timeless question, "Where was God?" It's in this vulnerable moment that the father, an unexpected narrator, breaks the silence, not with despair, but with a vivid recollection of a childhood memory.
This memory is the heart of the song: the father recounts his experience as the young boy from Galilee who offered his meager lunch – five barley loaves and two small fish – to Jesus. This powerful narrative re-imagines the iconic biblical account of the feeding of the five thousand, found in all four Gospels (Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, and particularly detailed in John 6:1-14, where the boy's contribution is highlighted). The father explains that in times of challenge, he draws strength from remembering this extraordinary event. He vividly recalls his mother waking him to hear Jesus, the sermon, the hungry crowd, and his simple act of handing over his lunch, leading to a miraculous multiplication that fed thousands and filled twelve baskets with leftovers.
The genius of "I Remember The Fish" lies in its ability to bridge ancient scripture with contemporary struggles, offering a powerful blueprint for enduring faith. The father’s instruction to his children, "So no matter how hard life may get, just remember the fish," serves as the song's central theme and a guiding principle for all who hear it. This isn't just a nostalgic anecdote; it’s a living lesson. The father emphasizes, "Miracles can happen when you give God all you have." This speaks directly to the biblical principle found in passages like John 6, where the small offering, when surrendered to Christ, becomes supernaturally sufficient. It underscores that God doesn't require grand resources but a willing heart and whatever we possess, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Just as the boy's lunch seemed utterly inadequate for a multitude, our own offerings or capabilities can feel insufficient in the face of overwhelming needs, yet God remains capable of limitless provision.
The song further teaches that remembering God's past faithfulness is a wellspring of strength for present and future trials. When the father encourages his children to "draw strength from that day / When he met your need and he multiplied your faith," he echoes the sentiment of Psalm 77:11-12, "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds." Similarly, Deuteronomy 8:2-3 reminds us to remember how God led and provided in the wilderness, teaching us reliance on Him. The song inspires us to compile our own spiritual "fish memories" – those moments when God stepped in, multiplied our small efforts, or provided in unexpected ways. These recollections become anchors of hope, affirming that the God who acted then is the same God who acts now, for "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8). This powerful narrative fosters a deep trust in God’s ability to meet every need, as promised in Philippians 4:19, "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." By remembering the fish, we are called to not merely recall a historical event, but to internalize a timeless truth: God is faithful, He multiplies what is surrendered to Him, and He is perfectly capable of turning scarcity into abundance, both physically and spiritually.