Student Minister Donald Muhammad of Mosque No. 28 delivered a powerful keynote lecture during the Men’s Day program at Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Louis. His topic, “Being Present:
Living God’s Word,” was based on Hebrews 4:12, which states: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
The theme struck a chord with members of the congregation in uniting the principles of faith with the urgency of action in the face of today’s pressing challenges.
During his remarks, Student Minister Donald Muhammad connected biblical prophecy to current world events and he emphasized the importance of being fully present—spiritually, mentally, and physically—in living out God’s Will and preparing for the trials ahead.
He highlighted and pointed out—as taught by the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan—the unusual weather patterns and natural disasters as evidence of God’s Judgment upon America. He asked, “Brothers and sisters, can’t we see that God is judging America?” The resounding response from the congregation was “Yes!”
As taught by the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Honorable Minister Farrakhan, Student Min. Donald also stressed the necessity of storing food and preparing for upcoming difficulties. “It’s time for us to get up and go to work to prepare our people for what is about to happen here,” he said.
Reverend Charles Norris, of Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church, praised the event as an example of unity in the Black community.
“Fellowship and togetherness—that’s what this is about,” Reverend Norris stated. “We claim to be one people, one God, one faith. That’s how it is here,” he added.
“Student Minister Donald Muhammad is my brother because we worship the same God. I don’t get caught up in tradition. My God can bring together a Black Muslim and a Black Christian.”
He continued, “We don’t always say the exact same things or operate from the same book, but if we stand on the fruits of the spirit—peace, love, kindness, long-suffering, grace, and mercy—we are serving the same God.”
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