Martin Luther: A Devotional — 31 October 2025

Martin Luther: A Devotional

As we commemorate the life of Martin Luther and his reformation work, we are reminded of the need for bold faith and courage.  Reformation Day is a Protestant Christian religious holiday celebrated on 31 October in remembrance of the onset of the Reformation.

According to Philip Melanchthon, 31 October 1517 was the day Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Electorate of Saxony, in the Holy Roman Empire. Historians and other experts on the subject argue that Luther may have chosen All Hallows' Eve on purpose to get the attention of common people, although that has never been proven. Available data suggest that 31 October was the day when Luther sent his work to Albert of Brandenburg, the Archbishop of Mainz. This has been verified; it is now regarded as the start of the Reformation alongside the unconfirmed (Melanchthon appears to be the only source for that) nailing of the Ninety-five Theses/grievances to All Saints' Church's door on the same date.

Lord, grant us the strength to follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther. Help us to be fearless in our faith and generous in our love towards others.

Go in faith and service, following the examples of Martin Luther.

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Who were they?

Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, and monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. His teachings inspired the doctrines of Lutheranism.

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