Susan LaffertyDesert city sojourn.
And I wade in the book of Isaiah. Meditating on the prophet’s words. For months.
Soaking in these passages that sound familiar. Close to home.
Scripture speaks true. Pointing out rebellion.
And revealing His compassion.
“It is written.”
Word of God speaking words of God. Teaching us the way.
After 40 days and nights of fasting in the wilderness, He’s hungry. Son of God. Son of Man. Hungry.
And the devil strikes first where He’s feeling immediate need.
Food.
“If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread” (Matthew 4:3).
In other words: Prove it, Jesus.
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”(Joshua 24:15 NASB). It comes down to a determined choice.
Stating commitment to the Lord God is necessary.
Otherwise, primary loyalties may return to previous idols. Or the gods of this present world.
