For the last few years, as this holiday approaches, I like
to take time to read speeches watch videos and reflect on the outcome of the
efforts and life of Dr. King and other activists and ambassadors for justice in
our world.
I remember reading a few years back that Dr. Martin LutherKing Day was initially meant to be dedicated as a day of service in our
communities and in our world. And as I write this note, it is my hope that more
people will take the day as an opportunity to either serve actively immediately
or begin reflecting on where they may be called to serve.
In the words of Dr. King, “Everybody can be great…because
anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t
have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full
of grace. A soul generated by love.” Those words echo the teachings of Jesus,
“The greatest among you will be the servant of all.”
So today, I encourage you, look for opportunities to serve.
As we celebrate the life, mission, and vision of Dr. King, may we each find a
place to serve. There are many great needs in this world, including extremepoverty, slavery, and the environment. The world needs passionate and
purposeful people who will make daily commitments to justice and to service.
You and I may never have the platform, the reach, or the
impact of Dr. King, but that isn’t why we should ever do anything. We should
pursue justice because it is the right thing to do, and, again in the words of
Dr. King, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
May we all be people who resolve to follow the example of
Dr. King and others, and to strive to faithfully live out the words of the
ancient Hebrew prophet, Micah and “Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with
your God.”
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