Today is April 4th, the anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. During this time of Lenten reflection, as we prepare our hearts for the resurrection celebration of Jesus, please take a moment with me as you are able to remember the life and work of Dr. King. Although he did not rise from the dead after his assassination, he did live the life that Jesus calls all of us to live - one of speaking truth to power and living out sacrificial love.
Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, and Luke 9:23 all contain a version of Jesus' teaching "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Dr. King did just that. My prayer is that we will have the strength and the passion to follow in his footsteps.
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