Reformation.

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Reformation.

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong; God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things of the world to nullify the things that are, so that no one can boast before Him.  It is because of Him that you are in Jesus Christ, who has become for us wisdom from God, that is our righteousness, holiness, and redemption, therefore as it is written; "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord!" 1 Corinthians 1:27-31

Reformation Day and for those of us who are Lutheran’s, those of us who are died in the wool good German Lutheran’s, it is OUR holiday.  I am a Lutheran of German descent and it seems to me that Reformation Day is for all Christians; it is a wonderful day!  It's the day some 500 years ago when the German monk Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Germany.  In so doing, he pointed to the power of real forgiveness in the Person and work of Jesus Christ.  Led by God's Holy Spirit, Luther came to understand that the Good News of salvation is for everyone, not just a chosen few, and it is not just wishful thinking; it's not based in works that we can do, or imagine that we can do.  Salvation is the grace-filled work of God in the flesh for the sake of every sinner in the world.
Martin Luther knew that Jesus Christ is the only One worthy of our boasting because He alone won the victory for each of us at Calvary.  Luther boasted about that grace.  Heavenly Father, give us the confidence to trust in You, to boast in You and to live life boldly for You in all we do.  We pray this in the name of Your Son, Jesus.  Amen.