I give Justin Bieber
credit. He seems to be asking the only
question everybody wants to know the answer…just ask Steve Harvey, comedian,
game show and talk show host, and now the infamous host of the Miss Universe
pageant. Let me ask, “Can anybody make a mistake today and be forgiven? Is human error today now beyond repair?”
Nobody feels worse than
Steve Harvey about “his” mistake. Miss
Universe, I understand your hurt, embarrassment, pain, humiliation, and
disappointment; yet it doesn’t rival that of Mr. Harvey’s. Without minimizing your pain and suffering,
or sounding heartless, Mr. Harvey’s mistake doesn’t change the reality that
more votes went to Miss Philippines than to you.
In life, mistakes
happen. Human error occurs. Wrong behavior stings. “Stuff” happens, and we have to deal with
it. I say, “Well done Mr. Harvey”. You made a mistake in front of the world. You stood on a world stage alone, and confessed
your mistake, you owned it, you apologized for it, you corrected it, you tried
to rectify it, you consoled the ones hurt by it, and you pleaded for others not
to compound it by blaming others. Mr.
Harvey, your character shined like a star in the darkness. You were the winner that night by teaching a
relentless, unforgiving, quick to joke, quick to blame world, what maturity and
character really looks like under pressure.
All of watched and were relieved that it wasn’t us in your
situation. But we’ve all been there,
just not under the bright lights of a world audience which makes your response
even more incredible.
But now let’s see how Miss
Colombia responds to the pain and suffering she endured that night. Or let’s see how Miss Philippines handle’s
her misfortune quickly turned to joy.
So far, the only behavior worthy
of recognition that night is the one who made the mistake. The media couldn’t wait to broadcast it, twitter
couldn’t wait to make fun of it, the promoters couldn’t wait to cast blame, and
the networks couldn’t wait to capitalize on it.
And Mr. Harvey, well, he couldn’t wait to apologize for it and do his
best to make it right.
Every athlete knows the
sting of a bad call that cost them the game.
Ask Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga who lost his perfect game
on the last play of the 9th inning because Jim Joyce blew the call
at first base. The runner was clearly
out, but the umpire called him safe. The
replay doesn’t lie.
Well, I say watch the
replay of the pageant once again, and tell me what you see. I saw a real man, really sorry, really
working hard to clean up his mess. As
long as there are humans, they’ll be human error. Sorry!
Thank you Jesus for your
gracious and compassionate gift of forgiveness!
Thank you Jesus, that with you, it’s never too late to say sorry. Thank you for freeing us from our shame,
guilt, pain, and humiliation.
Jesus said to them, "All right, stone her. But
let those who have never sinned throw the first stones!" John 8:7
Celebrate
the Savior of the world, and His free gift of forgiveness & eternal life!
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