Nobody bats a thousand

In this powerful exploration of grace and human imperfection, we're reminded through Romans 3:23 that none of us 'bat a thousand' in life. Just as Bobby Witt Jr., one of baseball's brightest young stars, only gets a hit about one out of every three at-bats despite his incredible talent, we too fall short of perfection in our spiritual walk. This isn't a message of defeat, but rather one of profound freedom. The devotion challenges us to release the crushing weight of perfectionism and embrace the liberating truth that Jesus meets us exactly where we are. He doesn't demand flawless performance before extending His love and forgiveness. Instead, He invites us into a relationship where we can honestly acknowledge our limitations and lean into His strength. The parallel between baseball's acceptance of failure as part of the game and God's grace in our lives is striking—both require us to learn from our mistakes, grow through our shortcomings, and keep stepping up to the plate. When we stop trying to achieve perfection in our own power and instead trust in Christ's finished work on the cross, we discover the freedom to become who God created us to be. This message speaks directly to anyone carrying shame or guilt, reminding us that Jesus already took our failures to the cross, and His grace never runs out.