Say, Satan

Forty days and forty nights without a bite to eat! And then this dude comes strolling by with offers pretty sweet. I guess he thinks it’s going to work Like earworms in my head. I’m talking with my Father here; He’s planting thoughts of bread. Instead He’s planting thoughts of bread. Say, Satan, for a guy so smart, You say things pretty odd! The temporal does not sustain, Not like the word of God! Like young chicks helpless in a nest Cared for by mother bird, Nourished directly from her mouth, So God gives us his word. His word. So God gives us his word. And then the nerve! He hauls me off And takes me to the temple. Says, “Jesus, you’re the Son of God; This one is really simple!” He wanted me to just leap off, To base jump to the ground. Said, “God has got his angels here And they won’t let you down!” Just jump! And they won’t let you down! Say, Satan, don’t you ever read? You need to crack that book! I know it’s probably been a while; You ought to take a look. For if you had been listening, You probably could have guessed. It’s not for us to test the Lord, No, He gives all the tests. Not us No, He gives all the tests But still he tries the bribe again, Thinks third time is the charm. He takes me to a lofty place And sweeps wide with his arm. Says, “All of this I give to you, A gift to you from me. The only thing you’ve got to do: Fall down and worship me!” Fall down! Fall down and worship me! Say, Satan, have you lost your mind? You’ve really got some nerve! The Book says, “Worship God alone; Him only shall you serve!” I know that we’re not done just yet, But let’s call it a day. Your offers: easy to refuse. No thanks, now go away! No thanks! No thanks, now go away! (From Matthew 4)