There are no second chances in life or are there?
By John David Hicks
Years ago, a sports writer was deeply impressed when he saw the famous baseball player Lou Gehrig come to bat with 2 out in the 9th and the winning runs on 2nd and 3rd. NY was one run behind and a hit meant a win. Gehrig had knocked two foul balls. He had two strikes against him. On the next pitch, the umpire called Strike 3! Lou Gehrig turned and said something to the umpire. Lou Gehrig had never argued with the umpire. The sports writers’ rush to the field and asked what he said. I only said, “Mister ump, I would give $10 to have that one back.” The reporter added, “There are people who would give ten thousand dollars to get just one minute back and the privilege of changing that minute. But there is no road back in life.” There are no second chances. Or is there?
In the Bible, Peter denied the Lord three times. But God is faithful even when you are not (Romans 3:3). He becomes the great apostle. Abraham failed and sinned six major times, but God remade him into the Father of the Faithful. Jacob, the deceiver, God changed his name to Israel, Prince with God. David, God forgave his sins and called him a man after my own heart.
God has no second best. God’s Grace manifests itself in human failure, sin, weakness, loss and heart break. His love, mercy and goodness give you new opportunities and a fresh revelation of God and life. Out of your inability and failure, God’s Grace can transform you. God’s Love flows with mercy and grace. This is more than a second chance.