It was not universally and immediately agreed that there should be an ML King Holiday. In fact, many fought against it and refused to comply.
You can do your own search of the web for reasons, and there were (are) many. What I want to say to you this morning is doing God's work is never going to result in a joyous outburst in the world. When God's Word and God's mission are lifted up, change is called for and folks become uncomfortable.
Rev King insisted that this nation of ours match its religious talk with the way we looked upon all our sisters and brothers. He spoke first of race, then he began to speak of poverty. He asked for justice and he insisted on the dignity of each individual regardless of their skin color, wealth, or prominence in society.
It was one bullet which took his life; but there were many who wanted him silenced.
Observe ML King Day appropriately. Consider well how the world responds when the word of God is spoken and applied in our community. It remains a battle (a life-robing battle) to see that the least among us are fed, clothed, visited, and set free.
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