Here is a devotional for all of you missing your baseball. The game looks a bit different but perhaps you will enjoy the irony of it!
Christ is our umpire. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. (Colossians 3:15, NASB)
The rules no longer say three strikes you are out. Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me; up to seven times?”
Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22, NIV)
He encourages team huddles. Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”(Matthew 18:20, NIV)
God loves a win. He keeps playing till he wins souls. Truly I tell you, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off. In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. (Matthew 18:13-14, NIV)
And folks, never argue with the umpire.
And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always]. (Colossians 3:15, AMPC)
Prayer- Lord, Lets play ball! Amen.
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