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The Daily Devotional
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Marching in Faith
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” — Micah 6:8
Introduction
On March 21, 1965, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led 3,200 people on a historic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. This was the third attempt to complete the journey—after earlier attempts were met with violent resistance. This march, and the courage of those who participated, became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement, embodying the biblical call to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.
Reflection
The Selma-to-Montgomery march was not just a political movement; it was a spiritual act of faith. It was a demonstration of perseverance, courage, and unwavering trust in God's justice. Dr. King and the marchers faced overwhelming opposition, but they remained steadfast, knowing that their steps were part of a greater moral and spiritual journey.
Imagine a small boy walking alongside his father on that march, his hand tightly grasping his father’s as they move forward, step by step. He is too young to fully understand the hatred and violence that surrounded them, but he trusts his father’s guiding hand. This is a picture of how we are called to walk with God. Even when the road ahead is uncertain or filled with struggle, we take each step in faith, knowing that He walks with us.
Application
God calls each of us to be people of justice, kindness, and humility. The march from Selma reminds us that living out our faith is not always easy. There will be opposition, fear, and challenges. But we are not alone. Just as the marchers linked arms and pressed forward together, we, too, must support one another in our Christian journey.
How can you stand for justice in your community today? It may not require walking 54 miles under threat, but it may mean standing up for someone in need, speaking truth in love, or simply being a voice of hope and peace.
Conclusion
Faith is not passive—it calls us to move, to act, and to trust. Just as the Selma marchers kept walking toward Montgomery, we must keep walking in faith toward the kingdom of God. The road may be long, but the destination is sure, and God walks beside us.
Prayer
Gracious God, You have called us to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with You. Give us the courage to stand for what is right, the compassion to love even in the face of opposition, and the faith to trust You through every trial. As we walk the path You have set before us, may we be guided by Your Spirit and strengthened by Your grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Devotional by: Kenny Sallee, ThM — Deming, NM, USA
The Bible texts are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible (NRSV)© 1989, 1993, the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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