Opening the Door to Reformation

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.  Romans 12:2

    It must have been a little chilly that day when Pastor Martin Luther attached his questions about certain aspects of the church to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31^st, 1517.  His 95 Theses were not meant to ignite one of the biggest theological changes in world history.  And yet, the Lord used Luther’s wondering about the use of indulgences as a means of helping the people of the church to make the transformations that helped to bring His bride back to Him.

    I’ve often wondered what Martin Luther would think if he were to visit our 21^st century world.  Not his thoughts about cell phones or airplanes or the miracle of video games.  I can’t help but think that he would be confused by the many denominations that call upon the name of Christ (and sometimes think theirs is the one true way).  Would he be saddened that there seems to be such disunity in the Christian church?  He loved his church and did not want the divisions to happen as they did.

   I do believe Luther would be pleased that each and every Reformation Day we are reminded of the most important and complete transformation that individually affects each and every one of us…the change that took us through the door of Reformation to our Lord’s good, pleasing, perfect will for us.