Preparation For Trial

After the heavens opened,

After the Spirit had come

And the voice of the Father’s blessing,

“This is my beloved, Son”

Immediately He was driven

Out into the wilderness;

Strange proof of the Father’s favor

And of His intent to bless!

So our time of greatest trial

Oft’ follow our loftiest flight,

We soar from radiant morning

Straight into the gloom of night.

His blessings today prepare us

For tomorrow’s Gethsemanes;

Because we have seen His glory

We can trust when the vision flees.

Only the splendors of Jordan

Prepare for the wilderness test,

When we’ve seen the heavens opened

We know what He sends is best.

By Barbara C. Ryberg