Bob
and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. 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 up 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 he 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. Author:unknown His
grace is sufficient....may He bless you and keep you. May the Lord make
His face to shine upon you. May He lift you up and give you His grace. Sincerely,
Linda