An Illustration of Faithfulness
by Michael Romani

In this space of human reality
We live an eternity of our morality
While We approach this with humility
It can easily seem that life is brutality

Grace plus anything is grace deficient
No plus or minus can be sufficient
We cannot do anything that God hasn't done
It's only through the cross that our salvation is won

Consider Abraham in the Bible's illustration
He and David owe faithfulness for God's nation
Circumcision and law are signs of belief
But are not the justification that brings our relief

Law reveals, but it doesn't remove the stain
That's why the Book of Romans quietly explains
Forgiveness is extended to heal the eternal rift
And it is give to us sinners as a heavenly gift

Our debt is paid and our place set right
Though the outward signs might seem slight
Still, our walk is blessed by His grace
It's the truth that we believe and embrace

Certainly, it's God's and not our own grace
That provides salvation that finds us in Heaven's place
Jew or Gentile it truly matters not
It is through God, not man, lest that ever be forgot

We are justified by faith, grace, and God's power
Securing humanity as God's family in our eternal hour
This is nothing to do or that needs to be done
But to place our faith in the saving grace of God's son

In knowing this, we live and die without sorrow
Trusting the Lord for our place in His tomorrow
We have looked into God's loving face
And live each day through His godly trace

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