August,
2000 "THE
LORD'S BASEBALL GAME"
Love Lesson
-(August, 2000)
The following
is a cute story that I also pulled from the Internet. The source
again is unknown. Thanks to whoever wrote the baseball game story.
Please let me know if you know the author so I can give proper
credit. I thought that since summer is baseball, hot dogs, watermelon,
ice cream season, it would be a great way to relate the spiritual
aspects of the kingdom of God. You might even read this to a favorite
man or child in your life. Sometimes, the simplest analogies have
the greatest impact. I mean who could be threatened by a baseball
game???
Bob 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, named Love, stepped up to the plate. 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
up was named Godly wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first
pitch. Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one.
Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked, because Godly wisdom
never swings at what Satan 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 "He
sure doesn't 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 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 to 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. My Grace is the one
thing Satan cannot steal."
I pray that
as you enjoy the wonders of summer evenings under the stars spent
with your friends and family, that you experience more and more
of the grace of God in your life. May we all give that same grace
and love to others that we so need and desire ourselves.
Love and wishes
for a happy and restful summer vacation,
Patty
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