Night fills a cold room. Throughout this room, multitudes sit, staring blankly ahead blinded by the darkness. It surrounds them, engulfs them, chokes them. Suddenly, a figure breaks from his stupor and stands. Raising his arms, he strikes his match against a matchbox, and the room flickers with light. Faces unveil and as time passes, others rise and strike their matches. Before long, light triumphs over the darkness, and its warmth seeps through the cold bones. Matthew 5:16 says, “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a lampstand, and it gives light to everyone in the house” (BSB). Although a single match may appear insignificant, one match has the capability to ignite a forest fire. In the same way, one Christ-follower has the ability to impact the world for God’s glory. William Wilberforce’s flame set a whole nation alight. This believer grasped the injustices of slavery and abolished it with sheer determination and confidence in the Lord. Wilberforce once said, “A private faith that does not act in the face of
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brought light to the injustices of racial discrimination. With burning conviction, King devoted his life to promoting biblical truth. He once preached, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that” (“Martin Luther King”). King based his fight against prejudice on the unconquerable power of light and truth. Though he conducted many passionate rallies, movements, and protests, he did so without violence. Subsequently, he stated, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy” (Large). Despite Martin Luther King Junior’s charming personality and spectacular speaking abilities, society derided him and threatened his life. Even so, he fearlessly continued. Thus, this one man’s life illuminated injustice and impacted
brought light to the injustices of racial discrimination. With burning conviction, King devoted his life to promoting biblical truth. He once preached, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that” (“Martin Luther King”). King based his fight against prejudice on the unconquerable power of light and truth. Though he conducted many passionate rallies, movements, and protests, he did so without violence. Subsequently, he stated, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy” (Large). Despite Martin Luther King Junior’s charming personality and spectacular speaking abilities, society derided him and threatened his life. Even so, he fearlessly continued. Thus, this one man’s life illuminated injustice and impacted