Winning the Game…Twice
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57
This week I was coaching a JV baseball game at the local high school. In the bottom of the last inning we were down 2-1. We had 2 outs and runners on 1st and 2nd base. The batter launched a double into the left-center gap, driving in one run and the man on first rounded third and sprinted from home. The throw from the outfielder hit the cut off man and the throw was inline with home plate, but was high. The ball reached home before the runner was there, but bounced off the catchers glove and went to the backstop. Our runner was so excited that he was going to win the game that he took his eyes off of home and completely missed it as he ran across. seconds later he was tagged and was called out by the umpire. So, we tied the game, and went to extra innings. The amazing thing about our relationship with Christ is that he has done the winning already. He has conquered the grave, he has hit home plate. There is no missing there. By our relationship with Christ we can have the same victory. No need for a last inning comeback, we receive the victory at the moment we follow Christ.
Today, am I living in the victory? As I coach I am always nervous about making a comeback or losing a lead that we have. However, on this side of heaven I have nothing to be nervous about when I come up to the plate. The game is won already. I just need to do my best for Him and He will use it for His glory. By the way, we ended up winning the next inning with the same exact scenario as the previous inning!
God, may you use me today as a player in this game called Life that you have already conquered and won. May I go to bat each and everyday with that confidence and do my best with each opportunity that you give me. Amen.
