You’re Out!

I talk to people all the time who are convinced that the grace of God is stronger than the just provision of God. “Surely”, they say, “God will provide more than one way to Heaven.” Well, think what you might, the Scripture is clear.

A good example? How about this?

During the Midland Rock Hounds (Oakland A’s) Double-A battle against the Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros) on Friday night, Rock Hounds third baseman Vinnie Catricala pulled off something so rarely seen, I had to triple check to make a sure it actually existed. In one single pitch, Catricala struck out against Nick Tropeano.” (Yahoo Sports)

Mr. Catricala didn’t know. . .or follow the rules. The first pitch to him was a called strike. He decided to argue with the umpire. When he delayed his return to the batter’s box (check the rules) he was called for an additional strike. Still failing to return to the box, he was given a third strike call and was out. It pays to know the rules.

Jesus said, “No man comes to the Father except through me.” (see John 14:6). Failure to come to that Truth is strike one, two, and three. You’re out! No amount of ignorance, complaining, or anger will change the justice of God.

Grace is available in following the TRUTH. Do it now!