Exhausted from the desert - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

In the reading, the story of his ministry
how he came to return
to the home of his youth

Going to the waters, baptized by his cousin
the spirit/dove descending
bodily onto him

Sent by the spirit, straight into the desert
a test, temptation, the devil
conforming him with sin

Fighting with scripture, the word of God
the offerings of Satan
staying true to his call

Traveling home, to Nazareth
telling them of his mission
being sent out on a rail

Exhausted from desert
rejected in his hometown
sent out into the world
to spread his message of love

February 11, 2010
Luke 4:1-13
Readings from, “In the Name of Jesus”, by Henri Nouwen
Worship service after Our Family’s Table
Mediation by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
on Luke 4:1-11,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
February 10, 2010
&
Luke 3:21-23
&
Luke 4:14:30
http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/description.asp?item_id=645177&whichBarItem=excerpt&category=&sub_category=
Upper Room Disciplines for 2010
for January 25, 2010 to January 31, 2010,
“A Standing Invitation”,
by Ray Waddle
Luke 4:12-30 for January 30, 2010
&
Isaiah 61:1

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