I Have a Dream
We were like those who dreamed… - Psalm 126:1
On Sunday Rev. Larry Dove talk about what it means to have a dream. As we see in Psalm 126, a dream can feel almost unreal - except that it’s not a denial of reality. Instead, the best and most inspired dreams are deeply grounded in reality - but they see beyond it.
Facing police brutality, racial inequity, and a political system committed to protecting the status quo, Dr. King still held on to a vision for his country that was radically different. He saw a future different from the present - and he sacrificed his life to help bring it to reality.
Larry pointed out that during the March on Washington in 1963, Dr. King actually pivoted from his original notes when Mahalia Jackson urged him from the back of the platform, “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” Thus was born the “I have a dream” speech.
When you get a chance today, listen to the speech. (Here is the speech - just 6 minutes long). What stirs in you as you listen? What might the Spirit be speaking to you about in regards to your own dreams?