Messiah’s Preparation

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Previously published as The Itinerary.

Messiah's Preparation, a Christian historical fiction of Jesus in the wilderness

Did you ever wonder what transpired during the mysterious forty days Jesus spent alone in the wilderness after his baptism? Uncover the untold story in Messiah's Preparation, a captivating Christian historical fiction that weaves fact and fiction into a modern-day narrative.

The Wilderness Sojourn: A Journey of Solitude, Temptations, and Divine Revelation

Are you ready to journey alongside Jesus as he faces solitude, fasting, prayer, and the relentless temptations of Satan? In this arid and desolate landscape, Jesus is not alone; he finds companionship in unexpected forms, including ravens forming a smiley face in the sky and an Arabian Leopard watching over his slumber.

Hunger, thirst, and fatigue relentlessly assail him, pushing him to the brink of delusion. Yet, with unwavering strength from within, Jesus prevails with the help of his Heavenly Father. Through fervent prayers, he reminisces about the glory of his heavenly home and the creation of the universe.

Divine Discourse and the Blueprint of Redemption: Unraveling Jesus's Ministry in the Wilderness

As the days pass, Jesus engages in a profound dialogue with God, revisiting the lives of Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, and many others. He finds comfort in memories of his family, especially his mother, Mary, as he wrestles with homesickness and loneliness, and is delighted by an unexpected visitor. Attempts from the enemy try to deter him from Elohim's plan.

In a divine encounter, God reveals the blueprint for Jesus's ministry on Earth, unfolding a grand plan filled with miracles, parables, and the ultimate sacrifice. But as the forty days draw to a close, the god of this world launches his final desperate attempts to steer Jesus away from his divine purpose.

Messiah's Preparation: An Unforgettable Journey of Faith, Love, and Spirituality in the Wilderness

Are you prepared to embark on this extraordinary literary odyssey, witnessing the intimate moments between Jesus and his Heavenly Father, and experiencing the profound love story that changed the world forever? In 'Messiah's Preparation,' explore the uncharted territories of faith, resilience, and spiritual growth, filled with the power of God, as Jesus emerges from the wilderness, ready to change history and lead humanity toward salvation.

Before the ministry started, there was Messiah's Preparation.

If you enjoy The Chosen, then you will likely appreciate Messiah's Preparation.

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Why did I write this book?

I wanted to write a fiction book. As I sat in my office, searching for an idea for my first fiction book, I thought of Jesus in the wilderness. That thought has now been transformed into a formatted book and is ready for everyone to read.

As I wrote the manuscript, my thoughts were on you, the reader. I wanted to share a fictional story of Jesus’ time in the wilderness without offending the reader, who might have a more mature and advanced relationship with our Savior, and without causing them to cry out heresy.

Since there is no account of what took place with Jesus in the wilderness outside of the temptations mentioned in the Gospels, I wanted to stay within biblical truth and explore the meaning behind Jesus' time in the wilderness. To pray, fast, spend time with his Father, and be filled with the Power of God to overcome the temptations of the enemy. The fact that while he was a man born of this world, he was also fully God. So, my focus was more on the man who still needed to learn the ways of his Father and, quite possibly, the whole plan that had to be revealed to him.

As the story unfolded, I realized that the narrative would require only a few key characters to tell the story: Jesus, God, Lucifer, and angels. So, with some imagination, I added memories and the appearance of Joseph.

Scene One: Jesus’s prayers, dialogue with God, homesickness for his family, and a special visitor are formatted from scriptures that serve as a backdrop. Scene Two: The disciples are revealed, along with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and scripture references support the itinerary. However, the conversation plot in both scenes is fictional and intended to convey no disrespect to God, Jesus, or any Christian belief. Scene Three: Satan’s temptations are used as a backdrop to expand imaginary conversations. Chapter Thirteen- Ministering Angel’s visit is entirely fictitious.

I hope you enjoy the story and learn something from it as well.

As a bonus, in the back of the book, I have included a timeline of Jesus’ life on earth, starting with his birth and ending with his ascension. This account has been correlated to the four gospels in Chronological order as best as I could determine.

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If you enjoy The Chosen, then you will likely appreciate Messiah’s Preparation. 

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