More than we experience - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

The temptations of Christ
in the desert alone
more than we experience in life
so hungry, alone

He was confronted
by the devil for forty days
offered temptations
in every single way

No food to strengthen him
the word of God alone
the bulwark, the rock
to stave off the devil’s call

Remaining faithful
in all the trials of man
staying true to God
his calling from above

Going out into the world
to begin his ministry of love
tested by the devil
steeled by rejection of his hometown

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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