Dr. Martin Luther the King Junior

At times my wife and I struggle to understand the focal point of the sermon we listen to at church, which makes going to church hard some Sundays. While we did not know what yesterday's topic was going to be, we did not struggle with going to church, and we are both glad we were there.

Growing up in the churches and region we did, hearing about Dr. King was not typical outside of American History class in high school and Black History Month (February). Thus, we were not accustomed to a message that was focused on Dr. King's prophetic words in "I Have a Dream" speech on Sunday. Rick (Imago Dei) opened with some sincere bits about himself and challenges to us the church relating to civil rights and racism (passive or active), even noting that he thought about speaking on a topic that was easier on him and his audience. However, he stood up to make a difference within the congregation and himself. He then turned to Amos 5:21-24 and Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech and encouraged us to listen to the prophetic words that sadly sing true even today, 44 years after the speech was made. I have never been in a church as quite and focused on the message as our church was yesterday. Rick, thanks for stepping up to the challenge and delivering the right message on Sunday. Now if only we can "let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream" (Amos 5:24), to which Dr. King make a direct reference (intentionally or unintentionally I do not know).

On a personal note, I am glad that we have the grasp of the south that we do because the message spoke even louder to us than it did some of our friends who do not have the understanding of life and evident racism that live on in the south.

Enjoy and savor today, the day at least one race recognizes as Dr. Martin Luther the King Junior Day!

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