The River of Life.

Out into the wilderness.

Haiku for considering

The Spirit led him

out into the wilderness.

Time to think and pray.

Fasting forty days,

the pangs gnaw at the belly,

the mind becomes sharp.

The tempter comes by

to clarify the issues

and offer advice.

If you are the one,

the Son that God is sending,

make bread from these stones.

I could use some food.

There's so much more to living;

I'll take the hunger.

Look at the city!

Throw yourself from its towers;

angels will catch you!

It's there in the book,

if you make demands on God

you're missing the point.

Power and riches!

Trust me, you can have it all;

simply worship me.

Enough! says Jesus.

Life is real, becomes worthwhile,

when you're serving God

The tempter decamps,

leaving Jesus by himself

to weigh his options.

© Ken Rookes 2017.