On this day, we should celebrate because we are children of a King. We should celebrate because we are not 3rd cousins, play cousins, or extended family of a King, we are children of a King. We are the manifestation of the little black and white children that Dr. King spoke of on the mall in Washington D.C.. On this day let us be reminded that since we are children of a King, then that means that freedom is in our bloodline. We have to be aware that the same justice that I love for me is futile, if I don’t love and want the same justice for you. If your rights are taken away, then my rights are not too far behind. Let today be a reminder that a threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Let us continue the work that Martin Luther King was unable to complete. We are children of a King.
Good day to you all! Today is more than a Monday! Today is an opportunity. Go to your calendar and cross out the days of the week. Write in “opportunity” in order to remind yourself that each day is an opportunity to live, love, forgive, give yourself a new chance to walk with God. There is no better time than now.
On January 15th 1929 Michael King Jr. was born in Atlanta Georgia. He and his father changed their names to Martin Luther King Sr. and Martin Luther King Jr. because he admired Protestant reformer Martin Luther. Martin Luther King Jr. had no idea how much of an impact he would have on the world. He was going about what he thought was his calling when a situation in Montgomery Alabama superseded his path. He was thrust into leadership even though he did not know if he would be able to handle everything that came along with being a leader. There were many days when Dr. King was afraid, yet his belief in the cause, and his trust in the Lord kept him going. He was criticized and talked about. He was threatened and lied about. Yes, the man that we celebrate on this day went through so much so that you and I could be everything that we were promised we could be. A generation that he never had the opportunity to see, would still benefit to this day from the sacrifices made from what seems like so long ago.
Dear Reader, we are children of a King. When you were born greatness was thrust upon you, it has just taken a while for you to know it. You are the leader that someone has been waiting for. You are the catalyst of change that a movement needs. You may not have been born into prestige, but most people that are leaders are not. Look at the example of Jesus. He was born in a barn on a silent night, yet He was sent to save us all. Dr. King had a humble start right here in Atlanta Georgia yet he was a leader that open many doors for many people. I want to encourage you on this day to look at where you want to go and stop looking at where you are at. Keep your eye on the prize and make moves that will put you in a position to achieve that prize. You don’t have to worry about whether or not you qualify by the standards of the world, because when God is on your side, you are approved. What God has ordained in your life, no man can take away. Claim your greatness, claim your victory. Claim your crown, Dear Reader, after all, you are the child of a King.
You are beautiful, loved and blessed
John Reed
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