The three temptations

The three temptations

by Joel Howard

see Matthew 4

I was led into the wilderness 

I was hungry too - and full of thirst 

Satan came to me, "Fool, provide for yourself now! 

Why wait!?" was the first thing he did say

To which I said, "What you offer me is not my only bread," 

To which he screamed, "Compromise your call, your life 

Bow to me - I'll give you life" 

To which I sighed and affirmed my faith 

"Father knows the only way to take" 

To which that evil fiend did say, 

"Thrill the masses and get your way!" 

To which I answered, looking up

"Do not test the one and only God!"

And when that devil had then left

I leaned into Abba and took a deep breath 

I clung to Him with all I had left