By God’s Grace
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours! 1 Corinthians 9:24 (AMP)
Bob was caught up in the spirit where he and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord’s team was playing Satan’s team. The Lord’s team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs.
They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate whose name was Love. Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because Love never fails.
The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love.
The next batter was named Godly Wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch. Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass, because Godly Wisdom does not swing at Satan’s pitches. Ball one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked, because Godly Wisdom never swings at Satan’s throws.
The bases were loaded. The Lord then turned to Bob and told him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate stepped Grace. Bob said she sure did not look like much!
Satan’s whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen. But Satan was not worried; his center fielder, the Prince of the air, let very few get by. He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head, and sent him crashing on the ground; then it continued over the fence for a home run! The Lord’s team won.
The Lord then asked Bob if he knew why Love, Faith, and Godly Wisdom could get on base but could not win the game. Bob answered that he did not know why.
The Lord explained, “If your love, faith and wisdom had won the game you would think you had done it by yourself. Love, faith and wisdom will get you on base, but only My grace can get you home.”
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Whose baseball game are you playing in? Yes, you will get on base with love, faith, and wisdom. But only God’s grace will bring you home. May you continue to live in the knowledge of the abundant grace you have received and never forget it! Run the bases and enjoy a safe run to home base!
Dear Father God, I enjoy my life in this baseball game with You. Your love is unbeatable. My faith in You is unshakeable. And the wisdom you provide to me is inconceivable. The grace I receive from you daily continues to amaze me and bless me in abundant ways! Thank You for helping me arrive safely home!
Playing the Best Game of My Life by God’s Grace,
Awesome story praise God for grace.
Keep them coming Sarah! It was an awesome story!
Thank you Sandor! This encourages me to keep it up! We keep praying for u! Thank u so much for ur service! Looking forward to catching up with u when u get home.