Psalm
119:51
The
proud have had me greatly in derision: yet I have not declined from thy law.
Umpiring
had its good points and its bad points. Being a part of the game of baseball
had always been exciting to Harry, but sometimes it wasn't worth all the abuse.
Harry always gave his best effort to be fair to everyone. Still, there was no
pleasing some people. All he knew was that he was going to go by the rules, and
if others didn't like it, that was their tough luck. At least Harry could sleep
well at night knowing that he never compromised the game due to pressure. He
might make an occasional bad call, but every call he made was done with
integrity.
Sometimes
standing for what is right is the hardest thing we can do. Others will mock us
for doing things by the book, but that should only confirm that we are on the
right track. God rejoices when we do what we know is right, and He will
strengthen us so we can rise above the derision.
Prayer:
I
find that I am too weak to stand up for what is right all the time. When I am
weakest, Lord, fill me with your divine strength. Do not let me shrink from
doing what I know is right. Amen.
