Broken Pedastool, Fallen From Grace

He stood as tall as the trees and solid as the rocks.
His voice full of love and care, but strong with conviction.
His teaching was of the Bible from his heart and done with much care.
His light burned brightly, a beacon for all who saw.
He, a man who truly walked with God.

Unknown to all who knew him, a battle with Satan was raging full force.
He, fighting this battle alone, never wavered in his care and love for others.
He, this man who stood alone in battle with Satan, did fall to the sinful temptation.

The battle over and the truth known, lives were destroyed and hearts broken.
Confusion, shock and dismay through us all like the fires of hell.
Words of anger, hurt, and dispair flowed the air as a sparrow crying in the wind.
Tear drops fell as if the heavens had opened up for the rain to fall.
This was the day the pedastool was broken and he fell from grace.

He, this man who was loved by many, now stands in judgement of others.
He, this man, let us not forget all the good he had done for others in the aftermath of what has come.
He, this man who we all loved and cared for, let us forgive him for his wrong and deliver him into God's hands for his will be done.