A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.
--Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day 8 of the fast and it's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. I love this day, this holiday, and I'm so happy happy happy to say that I spent the day before experiencing what King, Jr., would have LOVED to be able to see with his own eyes: people of all nations worshipping God together in unity, love, and peace.
Some have said that it is not possible. And globally, I'm sure they're right. But I saw a snapshot of heaven yesterday--when Stephen, Psalm, and I worshipped together at The Potter's House.
King said, "A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus." And that's precisely what Bishop Jakes was speaking about yesterday in his message at TPH. His message was the third in a series about "Living a Life with Purpose." He talked about not wasting time, in life, in job, in relationship, and living each moment with purpose because "the harvest is white."
And, at a crucial time in my life, and my family's lives, I feel like he literally challenged us yesterday to avoid becoming people who seek consensus of the crowd--but who seek God and, subsequently, mold the consensus of the crowd.
I could say more here, but I have several things to do this morning. I may write more today or in my journal.
May there be MORE Peace, Love, and Unity in Christ every day until He comes to get us. Amen.
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