The wilderness is not usually a place we choose. It is barren, quiet, and exposes every hunger physical, emotional, spiritual. Yet Matthew tells us that Jesus is led by the Spirit into that very place. The wilderness is not a sign of God’s absence but often the setting where God’s work in us becomes clearest.
After forty days of fasting, Jesus is met by the tempter, who whispers three distortions of identity and purpose. “Turn these stones to bread.” “Throw yourself down.” “Bow to me.” Each temptation is a shortcut, an invitation to grasp at power, security, or satisfaction on our own terms. But Jesus refuses to build His life on anything less than the Word and will of God. He answers not with cleverness or force but with Scripture spoken from a heart anchored in trust.\
Join with us on Sunday, February 8 as we reflect on the invitation that Jesus makes to all of us. We invite you to Come and See! Worship begins at 10 am. Join Zoom Meeting
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