Looking for the Horse

I did something today that I have never done before. Having lived a full life I have done some amazing things and been blessed to be a part of this great adventure with God, so it is not often that I do a new thing. But today I did. It was not super scary or amazing, but I do believe it will have an impact on my day and hopefully my week and life.

What did I do? I read out loud Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and, oh man, I am so glad I did. Of course, I knew about the speech and had heard some of it but not all of it. As I read his words, written under a tree in Virginia almost two years before I was born, my eyes filled with tears and my heart hurt for the injustices that were (and in some rare, Lord willing, instances still are) existing. I know that this will not be the last time I read it and I encourage you to read it out loud as well (see transcript here) or watch the YouTube of his speech. 

However, the point of this blog is not to talk about the racial injustices in our country but to talk about two points I believe Dr. King was making – character matters and all we do is to expedite the return of Christ. So, as I wiped the tears from my eyes I had to ask myself, “Does my character – my behavior, my tasks, my priorities – do they reflect Christ?” and secondly, “Do they expedite the return of the Lord of lords, Jesus Christ?” Good questions that I need to not just ask on MLK day but each morning as I start my day and each night as I lay my head on the pillow.

Do you ask yourself any probing questions? Do you challenge yourself to pursue God’s Kingdom at all costs? Do you long to see the sky break open and Jesus coming on His white horse? Oh, I so pray you do. Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below or reach out to me here.