"Do Justice"

Micah 6:1-8

Yesterday, we talked about the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There was so much that I would have loved to have shared with you, stories from Dr. King's writings about the struggles of the civil rights movement, but also his writings about hope for all humankind. If you have never read it, I want to encourage you to read or even watch Dr. King's "I Have a Dream Speech," it is time well spent. But, what is most important to remember is not just that Dr. King had a dream, but that Dr. King's dream was informed by his understanding of God's will for all humanity. And this understanding was grounded in a deep knowledge and love for hold scripture. Dr. King's dream was not some made up idea about how he would rule the world if he were in charge. It was his response to God's call on his life. In fact, in my office I have a framed copy of a commitment card that Dr. King made people sign before they could participate in his movement. Follow this link if you would like to read it. Pay special attention to the very first "commandment". It calls people to "Meditate daily on the teachings and life of Jesus." Dr. King's dream was a biblical dream. It was a noble dream. It was a Godly dream. And if we are ever going to "do justice" to our own faith, we will have to take seriously Dr. King's dream and make it our own.