The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:5-6)
Friday, January 24, 2020
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Five-minute Bible Study | Luke 4
Commentary (Scripture Union)
Lord Christ,
The things I chase
You rejected
Tempted with wealth
Influence and renown
You chose a simple
Itinerate life
Teaching and healing
That proved powerful
Celebrity followed
You didn’t monetize
You didn’t mobilize
Isaiah’s scroll
Revealed your call
The poor, oppressed
Imprisoned and blind
Figuratively or literally
No matter
I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God...
Luke 4:43
Will I embrace your call?
It matters
Amen
Another prayer about the Temptation story.
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