I want to take this opportunity to send a special birthday wish to a man who strongly believed in unity. A man who helped change America. By bringing the world’s attention to the mistreated blacks. In doing so, millions of Americans were greatly helped. With strong leadership and unprecedented power of speech, Dr. King gave people the faith and courage to keep working in a peaceful manner even if others didn’t. This led up to unifying laws that brought about integration of schools, jobs, and even equal rights.
We as Christians should never for get the work of a God sent man. Whether white, black, purple, pink, or blue. When a person is carrying out the Work of God, to bring forth his purpose and his will, we ought to rejoice. For where there is unity there is strength. It took a lot of strength for a black man to make that type of statement in those days.
To me it say’s, “We should never be scared to stand up for what’s right.” Good always prevails in the end. I don’t care how hard the task may appear to be, God is more for you than the whole world against you. Don’t allow the cares of this world choke out your dreams, goals, or visions. We are overcomers through Christ Jesus.
I do honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. because he was a yesterday Prophet for today’s time. God dwelt with him strongly in a dream. He allowed him to be able to tap into today’s time. To encourage the people that if they continue to pursue the vision, unity and deliverance shall take place. We may not be walking in full manifestation, but guess what, the Dream is still alive. We have come a long way from where we were.
Jan. 15, 1929- King was born in Atlanta, Ga.
Feb. 25, 1948- Dr. King is ordained to the Baptist Ministry.
June 21, 1948- King graduates from Morehouse College with a B. A in Sociology.
June 18, 1953- King marries Corretta Scott.
June 5, 1955- King receives doctoral degree.
Aug. 28, 1963- King delivers his “I Have A Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the “March on Washington”.
Dec. 10, 1965- King receives the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.
April 16, 1963- King writes famous letter from Birmingham jail while imprisoned for demonstrating against the segregation of eating facilities in that city.
April 3, 1968- King delivers his “I’ve Been To The Mountain Top” speech at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tenn.
April 4, 1968- While speaking from the balcony of his hotel room in Memphis, Dr. King is assassinated by a sniper. James Earl Ray is later captured and convicted of murder.
Jan. 8, 1986- President Ronald Reagan declares the first observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday to be a national holiday.
Melissa Mapp is the Pastor/Founder of Mission International Ministry. You can contact her at 50 Errata Rd Laurel, or e-mail her at drevangelistmapp@aol.com.
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