By Grace, through Faith

By Grace, through Faith
(An analogy)

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: “ (Eph 2:8)

Have you ever been in a large industrial factory and seen the pipes that run along the ceiling? These pipes are called “raceways” and the contain the electrical wiring that runs nearly every operation in the building. They are more frequently called “conduit” when used in a smaller field of construction; the metal pipe insulates and protects the wires inside. Conduit is the means of moving the power to the right location. Faith is like conduit; God’s grace is the power, and the conduit distributes that power to the right people through the “wire” of the Holy Spirit. This is indeed a “gift of God”. It is not our faith that saves us, but God’s grace! Our faith plays an active part in delivering the salvation that grace freely gives, but it is not the faith we should focus on, but the grace of God.

Picture with me, an “air” of grace racing above all men. It is there because of Christ and Calvary, and it is available for all men. It races by, a constant stream of grace, far above our heads, but it does us no good until we can tap into it! Every man can tap into it, by faith, but if he chooses not to for whatever reason, the grace is still there! It is not affected by mans indifference. It is there for another time, because it is a constant flow, and a powerful force. Oh, you can’t see it, it is as the wind of God, but it is there nonetheless. It is an “air stream” that carries salvation to all who wish to make use of it, and its power is unlimited. As it continually circles the globe, it grows as men tap into it, and allow it to change their lives, but there is still enough there for others, no matter how many make use of it. The grace of God is sufficient for all men, all the time, and under all circumstances; it is a wonderful gift. Don’t let it pass you by; it is too good to miss; trust in Christ who provided it, and tap into it freely, and come, and see that the Lord is good, and “His mercy endureth forever.”