Dr. King was one of the America's greatest heroes of the last century. I have spent a bit of time today reading and watching his talks on various topics. Not only was he a wonderful orator, he was a brave and insightful man of God.
As I was pondering how he fit into the biblical message, I was not reminded of the Prophets but of the way Jesus told us, as Christian Evangelists, to engage the world. In Luke 10:1-3
After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before Him into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them,
“The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.
God raised Dr. King and placed him as an evangelist to America.No nation lives up to the standards of Christ and America certainly did not. The work of an Evangelist is to preach the good news of the gospel and call for repentance, a new way of living.
The second part of the passage warns them Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs among wolves.
The disciples of Jesus were to carry the image of a gentle, peaceful lamb but those strong enough to face down the wolves of racism, greed, envy, jealousy, and violence. That takes enormous courage and he had what it took.
I think every citizen and especially Christians can learn from Dr. King and take gentle, loving, stands for good and God and resist the current evils we all face while respecting and loving those with whom we disagree. Dr. King did this in a strong manner.
We need more Roaring Lambs like Dr. King!
We must be brave!
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