The Bread of Life Hungered

While 40 days in the desert, 

In Christ's earthly tent, 

The Tempter came to test Him 

But Christ didn’t give assent  

Though the Bread of Life hungered 

And could make bread from stones, 

He feasted on God's every word 

For none are nourished by bread alone  

The devil wanted Christ to fall 

And test the Lord's favour, 

So he offered Jesus temporary 

Satisfaction and splendour  

Jesus knew that His Father,  

Our Father in heaven, 

Hears those who ask, seek and knock 

And gives good gifts to His children

Jesus rebuked Satan 

With the word of God: Worship and serve only  

The Lord, your God 

Jesus went forth from there  

Fulfilling prophecy 

So those living in darkness and death 

A great life-giving light would see 

Increasing their joy, 

Shattering oppressive burdens 

For this is why Jesus was born, 

Our Wonderful Counsellor given 

And Jesus will righteously reign 

For all eternity  

In His majestic kingdom,  
With justice and everlasting peace                                          

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Inspired by Matthew 4; 7:7-11; Isaiah 9:1-7