No. 54

Guy was homicide number 54 in New Orleans.  To most of the city, he is probably just a number.  Most of the city probably only remembers the headline that says he was a witness in a murder trial the week before, and he was shot.  Most of the city probably doesn't know that he was not killed because of his testimony, or at least they won't remember it if there is ever a chance to testify at the trials of his murderers.  Most of the city has already forgotten that he is number 54 since the city's murder victim number is now in the 70s.  Most of the city wants to use his murder as a platform to speak out against violence instead of motivation for investing in the lives of those that remain behind.  Most of the city doesn't know that it is possible that the ones shooting used to play with the ones being shot at when they were kids.  It is hard to love in the inner city.  Shouldn't that motivate us to go out and show God's love even more there?  Sure, it hurts, but aren't we called to take the gospel everywhere?  I am sure it will hurt again, but until then, I will be on my knees praying and in the lives loving believing that God will change the lives and hearts of the boys so that they will glorify His name.