Reflections on the MLK Holiday


Martin Luther KingGrace and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. This holiday weekend, many of us are simply thankful for a day off, especially our children who love having no school! But on this holiday, we are reminded of something much more important than simply a day off. We remember a great man of God, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Following in the footsteps of Jesus, Dr. King risked and sacrificed his life for the sake of God’s Kingdom of peace, justice and salvation for all. Jesus sacrificed his life, much to the confusion of his disciples who thought one as powerful as Jesus would use his power to avoid death. Both Jesus and Dr. King faced their inevitable murders … Continue reading at this link:  http://pastorgwyneth.tumblr.com/