"Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) lived and died to see society transformed. In 1964 he became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to end social segregation and discrimination.
In one of the greatest and most quoted speeches of all time he spoke of his dream of one day living in a nation where his children would ‘not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.’
He spoke of his ‘dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.’ He dreamt of a time when everyone would be able to join hands and say, ‘Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!’
Martin Luther King Jr. was a follower of Jesus. His agenda was the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is not just about the conversion of individuals – important though that is – but about the transformation of society."
1. It was a difficult day today, Lord, but I am being polished. Being really tested, especially on forgiveness, Lord. Thank You for the gift of grace.
2. Thank You for enabling me to initiate. Lord, may things at work be in Your favor.
3. Praise God for the lovely auntie just outside my room. :)
