Did you? Could you? Would you be so frustrated, so passionate for change that you’d attend a massive rally; maybe shouting with a sign in your hand?
People from around the world are protesting things like climate change, injustice, tyranny, unfairness, etc.
Contrast that passion and energy with this classic “Lutheran” joke…
Q: How many Lutherans does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Change!?
In general us Lutherans – the original Protestants/protesters – are better known today for great potlucks than great acts of social and spiritual change. Aren’t we? But that’s not our DNA, is it?
Martin Luther (now famous, but then lowly monk and professor) nailed 95 thesis to the Wittenberg castle door “protesting” current practice of the church of the day. And, although it set in motion incredible and impossible to predict social and political shifts – it wasn’t the social nor the political changes he was after.
No, Luther’s primary drive was about restoring the central doctrine of the Bible back to place of centrality! It’s called, “justification by grace through faith.” (Romans 3.23f) THIS teaching, THIS ACT of God’s Love was the reason we’re “Lutheran” today. He acted passionately, and protested vehemently, all to preserve this most important doctrine stewarded by the church.
What does it do to you!?
Wear red to worship to celebrate this amazing event that celebrates the amazing love of our amazing God!
I look forward to seeing you in worship!
Pastor Karl