
Our Lord Jesus
Following baptism at the Jordan River
Led by the Spirit, His Holy Caregiver
Traveling into the barren wilderness darkness
Facing the enemy’s temptation, its starkness
Fasting and praying over forty long days and nights
Comforted and encouraged by His Father’s might
Famished with hunger
Cunning enemy of darkness makes his empty sales pitch
Tempted to turn stone into bread, Jesus will never switch
Jesus answers:
“One does not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God”
Taken to the Holy City
From the top of temple’s highest pinnacle
Desperate enemy becomes ever cynical
Tempted to plunge Himself down to the ground
Mocking Jesus, God’s angels should be around
Jesus responds:
“Again it is written, Do not put the Lord your God to the test”
Arriving at the highest summit
Viewing below, this kingdom’s richness and vastness
No one can ever remain faithful with steadfastness
Come, worship the enemy’s empty, deceitful shrine
Tempted to accept this false kingdom, never Mine
Jesus refutes:
“Away with you, Satan! for it is written,
Worship the Lord your God, and serve only Him”
We, ourselves, facing similar darkest temptations
Jesus stood firm, through God’s sound foundation
We are blessed with much the same encouragement
Read, study, follow the Bible without discouragement
Accepting and following Jesus, our Holy Savior and Lord
Through Salvation to Eternal Life, choose God’s accord

The Scripture verses come from Matthew 4:4, 4:7, and 4:10.
I love this ! you have captured it so beautifully in your poetry.
Blessing of Peace.
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Thanks so much Crissy. This poem was a bit different in its format, but it allowed for witnessing how Jesus was tempted in the wilderness and how we can apply His journey to our own lives. God’s peace!
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Our Lord has gifted you with talent and you use it for His Glory.
Blessings
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Amen! Amen! This was well captured and written. It was such a blessed encouragement and reminder. God’s peace.
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Diana, I appreciate your thoughts and perspective. May God’s peace continue to bring you His grace!
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Appreciate you weaving in Scripture in response to the words you wrote
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Jim, I am thankful with your response to this poem. The theme of the poem seemed better suited to be designed this way.
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I really did enjoyed it brother you doing that
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