GENESIS 37:1-5, 19-20
In these verses, Joseph received dreams in which God revealed the future. He shared these dreams with his family. His family’s reaction was different. Joseph’s father thought about this, but his brothers hated him.
The brothers not only hated Joseph, but they were also jealous of him. Their father favored him. They plotted to be rid of Joesph and end his dreams. They said, “…Let’s kill him then we’ll see what happens to his dreams.” (Genesis 37:19,20)
I am reminded of another dreamer. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream. He spoke of a world where people live in unity, peace, and justice. Many people from all backgrounds marched with him in the struggle for civil rights. They shared the dream of a peaceful and just world.
In my opinion, those who marched for civil rights renewed society. Their goal was to ensure that African Americans, as well as all people, were treated respectably and with dignity.
Joseph’s brothers sought to silence him. They wanted to kill him and his dreams. During Dr. King’s lifetime, opponents of African Americans’ civil rights tried to silence him. Because of his efforts to achieve civil rights, Dr. King and others suffered abuse.
A bullet killed the dreamer but did not kill the dream. Despite the assassins’ efforts, the desire for social justice and equality endured. Others continued the work and the cause of civil rights.
Dr. King’s dream of justice and brotherhood is still alive and well. It exists as a result of the efforts of people who work for justice and peace. Now is the time to band together and create a better world.
Keep the dream alive. Stand up to those who incite hatred and undermine human dignity. Give young people a better and more just world free of bigotry. Let us strive for peace and justice while living in harmony.
Press on in Hope. 