2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for
my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more
gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Once again my Detroit Tigers find themselves out of the
playoffs but I still love the game of baseball. Here is a fun story using
baseball to explain Grace
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 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: 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 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. My Grace is the one thing Satan cannot steal.
Dear Lord, we thank You that Your grace is sufficient to
carry us through no matter what we are going through. In the Name of Jesus,
Amen.
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