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January's Devotional Lesson
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(Disciples of Christ)
Jackson Boulevard Christian Church
Freddy 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 named '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 he never swings at what
Satan throws.
The bases were now loaded. The Lord then turned to Freddy and told
him He was now going to bring in His star player. Up to the plate
stepped Grace. Freddy 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; the roaring crowds
went wild as the ball continued over the fence . . .. for a home run!
The Lord's team won!
The Lord then asked Freddy if he knew why Love, Faith and Godly
Wisdom could get on base but couldn't win the game. Freddy
answered that he didn't 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:
'For by Grace are you saved, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest any
man should boast.' Ephesians 2:8-9
Psalm 84:11, 'For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give
grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk
uprightly.'
| What Will YOUR resolution be? Here at JBCC we want you to Allow GRACE to get you Home. Have a CHRIST filled New Year |
| The Lord's Baseball Game |
