Yesterday I wanted to honor the memory of Dr. King so I listened to his 53 minute acceptance speech of the Nobel Peace Prize. It continues to send shivers through me to know that he was enlightened enough to know that desegragating would also mean moving that poverty line. You can say all you want that things are equal, but without the wealthy doing their part, giving their fair share, nothing will change, and fifty years later, nothing has.
Then Lord you blessed me to watch the first hour or so of the MLK ceremony in Atlanta. It was refreshing to see Bernie Sanders sitting beside my pastor. The presentation was wonderful.
Then I went to see Hidden Figures. Remarkable movie. I loved that the women were portrayed as smart. The men were supportive, no selfish, angry black man. I loved it.
Then when I got home I was able to watch the part of the ceremony where my pastor spoke. The event was four hours long. He spoke the truth and he did it eloquently. He continues to try and reach into the hearts and minds of individuals. If you can't reach their heart, you will not reach their mind. You can reach their mind but you don't always reach their heart. Let them have compassion, then they will see the need.
Acts 12:7
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up.
Save us Lord, save us. Bring us out of our prison.
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