Weak from long fasting,
Lord encounters Lucifer
in desert place; nothing
to eat here but rocks so
why not turnover a stone?
we live by vital words
from God’s own mouth;
deep, soul nourishment.
not using power selfishly
to satisfy one’s own desires.
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Life in the balance on top
spire of temple; high above
pavement, a suicidal dance
with the devil, who misquotes
scripture like loaded weapon.
don’t listen to lies saying
jump, tempting God himself;
death is not the solution and
fools twist truth on daily basis
but the wise wait in quiet trust.
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A mountaintop experience
with panoramic worldview.
prince of this world boasts
big promises: you can have
it all, if you will just bow to me.
you schemer, get out of here!
shortcuts can ruin better plan.
father provides all that’s needed
and i must follow the harder
path of obedience to his will.
a poem in my pocket 