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
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. My grace is the one thing Satan cannot stop.
