Making A Difference

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Galatians 6:9

In yesterday’s daily devotional I mentioned the history of the Catholic Church as well as the Protestant Reformation. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses to the Wittenberg Door in Germany in which he listed the things that he disagreed with the Catholic Church. The posting of the 95 theses was the start of the Protestant Reformation.

The story of Martin Luther demonstrates how one person can make a difference. One current example of how Martin Luther’s life continues to make a difference is through the lives of Civil Rights Leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and his father Martin Luther King Sr.

Did you know that Martin Luther King Sr. was born Michael King Sr. and his son was born Michael King Jr. But while on a trip to Germany, Michael King Sr. was so impressed with the life of Martin Luther that upon returning back to the states changed his name to Martin Luther King Sr. and had his son’s name changed to Martin Luther King Jr. It has been over 500 years since the Protestant Reformation, but the life of Martin Luther continues to make a difference in the battle for civil rights among African Americans in the United States and around the world.

Thought For Today: Take time today to think of an individual who made a difference in your life? If that person is still living, take time to thank God for their life and maybe give them a call or write them a letter to encourage them for the difference they made in your life.

Today’s Prayer Focus: Ask God to reveal ways to you in which you can make a difference. Deo Volente