Refusing Less

Adam stood in Eden’s glow,

where rivers pure and fruit did flow.

Yet in the garden, full and bright,

he traded truth for borrowed sight.

Tempted once, he stretched his hand,

grasping what he thought was grand.

Amidst abundance, rich and free,

he lost his place—his dignity.

But Christ, the second, walked the sand,

where famine ruled the barren land.

Forty days, no bread to eat,

yet still, He stood on steady feet.

Tempted thrice, He bore the test,

refusing less—embracing best.

Amidst the drought, He held the throne,

by hunger's fire, His strength was shown.

One in plenty fell so deep,

one in famine chose to keep

His trust in God, His Father’s will—

and by that choice, redeemed us still.