God of Restoration

God of Restoration

Do you guys remember the Michael Vick headlines?  When Michael Vick was brought up on charges for illegal dog fighting in 2007, his world as he knew it was clasping down all around him. After the indictment the owner of the Falcons didn’t want him on the team so trading him was their next step but couldn’t do it so they released him.  Because of the indictments Michael not only lost his contract with the NFL which was worth over 100 Million dollars he also lost other endorsements that were worth millions all because of some foolishness.  He went through it court room after court room even though he pleaded guilty, my heart went out to him because of his lack of good judgment he literally lost everything he had worked so hard for. He had to file for chapter 11.  He lost the respect of some of his fans and lost some of friends I can’t even imagine what he might have been truly feeling on the inside.  To lose everything especially  over foolishness to go from mansion to a jail cell for 21 months of his life was really messed up, but thank God for restoration. After serving his time Michael was released from home confinement in July 2009, he signed a deal in Aug 2009 with the Philadelphia Eagles for 3 million dollars, now this isn’t much because before his trouble came tumbling down on him, He was once the highest paid player in the NFL but he really embraced his second chance. I was so happy to hear that Michael got his second chance to get it right.   I just started thinking about how good God is even when we don’t deserve it.  When God blesses us with marriages, relationships, jobs, money, health, and whatever He has blessed us with  sometimes we might  take it for granted or mismanage it but just like Michael God gives us second chance, third chances, He is a God of many chances. 

I noticed in the beginning when Michael would deny the charges he would come off as arrogant or even prideful but when he decided to tell the truth I saw some humility there.  I truly believe that in order for God to restore us we have to be willing to be humble enough to tell the truth and repent.  Tell the truth and yes there might be some consequences for our actions some small or some can be major but we have the love of God.   Whatever you might have taken for granted or mismanaged (a marriage, job,money etc) give it to God, repent and ask Him for restoration. In Act 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. I believe He is just waiting on us to be truthful so He can begin to restore. 

Even though Michael Vick’s second chance (3 million dollars deal in 2009) didn’t really compare to his first chance (over 100 million dollar deal 2006) he worked hard and continue to press until last night when he signed a deal for (100 million dollar deal in 2011).  Keep the focus!!

    See below the timeline for Michael’s       

                    8/2009 Michael signed his 3 million dollar deal with the Eagles (second chance)

                    8/2011 Michael signed his 100 million dollar deal

The number eight in the Bible signifies New Beginning.

 Go d Bless!!