It was the World Series and the New York Yankees were hosting the Milwaukee Braves. Hank Aaron stepped into the batter’s box only to be greeted by the ceaseless chatter of Yogi Berra: “Henry, you’re holding that bat wrong. You’re supposed to hold it so you can read the trademark.”
Aaron never spoke a word. As the next pitch crossed the plate, the home run king put the ball into the left-field bleachers. After rounding the bases and tagging up at home plate, he looked at the cheerless Yogi Berra and said, “I didn’t come up here to read.”
Aaron knew why he was there and he could sure prove it. I wonder how many of us really know why we are here. The Scripture certainly reveals our task on the planet.
Galatians 6:5
For each will have to bear his own load.
1 Corinthians 3:8
He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor.
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.
Give it some thought and it will improve your batting average.
Gary