Martin Luther Changed Christianity

Martin Luther Changed Christianity

This week, all my devotions focus on the concept of change. And I cannot end this week without highlighting the most influential person of change in our faith; Martin Luther. Our reluctant namesake, Martin Luther changed the way the world viewed Christianity. The television series, Biography named Luther number 3 out of 100 of the most influential people of the past 1,000 years. The first was Gutenberg for the printing press, the second was Sir Isaac Newton, and then Martin Luther.

 Luther is important because he was not afraid of CHANGE even in the face of danger. His writings taught that the Bible was the source of religious authority, and that salvation was reached through faith and not deeds. His teachings were in direct opposition with the Catholic Church and sparked the Protestant Reformation. Can you imagine our world today without Martin Luther? I am grateful that he had the courage to speak about the changes that needed to be made in our faith and look to him as a hero for change!

Let us pray:  Gracious God, thank you the example of Luther’s courage to call for change in the face of adversity over 500 years ago. Help us to be brave enough to do your will as we face difficult changes in our world today. Amen.