Where We Could Not

A lesson for all people
the way he responded in the desert
faithful to his call
from God above

Christ tempted as we are
in the wilderness, desert
the devil seeking all
when they are hungry
suffering thirst

Offering us pleasures
all we can imagine
but unlike us
Christ denied them all

Remaining faithful
alone in the desert
the rock of scripture
like a suit of armor
protecting him
from the devil’s worst


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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