“…on me alone, my Lord, be the blame” (I Samuel 25:24).
Behold, a baseball team went forth to play a game. Just as the ump was saying “Batter up,” the pitcher for the home team arrived and took his place. The center fielder did-
n’t show up at all but later sent his regrets. The third baseman likewise didn’t show up, having been up late the night before. The shortstop didn’t show up because he couldn’t find his glove. Two of the substitute fielders didn’t show up because they had gone on a weekend trip, but were there in spirit. When the pitcher went into the pitcher ’s box he looked around for his teammates, and lo, his heart was heavy, for their places were empty. But the game was announced and the spectators were in the stands and there was nothing to do but to pitch the ball and hope for the best. But he had to serve as pitcher, first baseman, third baseman,…
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