Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - The Urgency of Service

MLK Day (Reflections 2025)

📚 In his 1963 book, “Why We Can’t Wait,” writing about the origins of racism in this country, King strongly condemned the historic injustices inflicted on Native people. He wrote the following:
 
“Our nation was born in genocide when it embraced the doctrine that the original American, the Indian, was an inferior race. Even before there were large numbers of Negroes on our shores, the scar of racial hatred had already disfigured colonial society. From the sixteenth century forward, blood flowed in battles of racial supremacy. We are perhaps the only nation which tried as a matter of national policy to wipe out its Indigenous population. Moreover, we elevated that tragic experience into a noble crusade. Indeed, even today we have not permitted ourselves to reject or feel remorse for this shameful episode. Our literature, our films, our drama, our folklore all exalt it.”  
 

 

🤔 The ideology of whiteness of American society will always be at war with itself. Serving a two-headed monster Capitalism & Imperialism. Anyone and anything will be exploited to carry on the mission of perceived privilege and superiority. -- A.M.
 
🔥 Martin Luther King Jr. said, “I've come to believe we're integrating into a burning house”. He said this while expressing his concern that the United States was losing its moral vision and that people were integrating into a place that did not value justice for the poor and disenfranchised. 
 
🤔 How do you rebuild after the house has been burned?
 
Repentance | Redemption | Restitution 
 
We are the architects. Guided by a Sovereign God, our chief cornerstone. No weapon formed against us shall prosper. "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4 
 

The Time Is Now

The concept of "The Urgency of Service" often revolves around the idea that helping others in need is a priority and should be acted upon with immediacy and dedication. It emphasizes the importance of taking prompt and effective actions to assist those who require support, whether in personal, professional, or community contexts. This approach to service can lead to significant positive impacts and foster a sense of fulfillment and purpose for those involved.  We can't wait in world that is growing darker by minute.  Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." This powerful quote emphasizes the importance of love, compassion, and understanding in overcoming hatred and negativity. King's message continues to inspire people to choose kindness and empathy in the face of adversity.

"No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house." - Matthew 5:15

 

 
Light Over Darkness ✨️ Illuminated Living