As we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., join us in learning more about him + his legacy through our new 5-day devotional on the @youversion Bible app.
Here’s a snippet of Day 1 below...
“The definition of pursue means to follow after. When I think about Dr. Martin Luther King, I think of a black man that followed after pursuing love despite experiencing discrimination and racism. His ministry was the ministry of loving your enemies.
He saw people created in the image of God, and because of that, he fought for those who couldn’t fight for themselves--for all that have been oppressed in some way. Most of the sermons he preached echoed love for enemies. Not only did he preach and teach about this, but he prayed about loving his enemies.
I believe it was the prayers that sustained him and his faith in Christ that inspired him to do what he did. What I love most about Dr. King was he did it by pursuing love day in and day out. It was a daily choice. It wasn’t a quick fix. It’s still not a quick fix. This is why we remember his legacy. He did it in a nonviolent way. He not only talked about it, but he demonstrated it by walking with the people, organizing and mobilizing leaders in love that reflected all colors and nationalities. He did it in the love of Christ. This love sees color and is moved to compassion. It's moved to say, I hear you. I empathize with you. I love you. How can I help you? It’s not quick to judge or assume. It leans in, with love, and communicates, ‘I know we are different in our skin color, gender, even in our faith, but where can we meet in the middle?’ “
To read more, search “Still Pursuing the Dream” amongst the @youversion reading plans 👍🏼