Well, here we are at the doorstep of yet another month—getting ready to step through the doorway of November. That stated, I want to take a moment to backstep to a very significant date in October. No, it’s not Halloween (My goodness! That’s not very Christian!), but it is a crucial pivoting point that occurred over 500 years ago on October 31st in the year of 1517 involving a certain German priest and theologian named Martin Luther. Do you know what it is? It’s Reformation Day, which marks the beginning point of a major upheaval in Christian history—the splitting of Western Christendom, the rise of Protestant denominations, and the new emphases on scripture, which led way to the theology of justification by faith and so much more.
Now, being somewhat of a theologian/historian myself, I have mixed feelings regarding any type of separation among God’s people (or just people in general). My sentiments are mostly negative, but regardless, I cannot ignore the fact that we have all been shaped by the events that surrounded October 31st, 1517, which brings me to my final point: The people of our past have a tremendous impact on the people we are today. This applies to us as a whole and as individuals. Take a moment to think about that. . . .
This month, I want to encourage you to reflect on the people that have had a “positive” influence on who you are today, and as you engage in this reflective activity—thank God that their influence and spirit are still very much a part of your life today.
God bless all of you as we step through the doorway of November together!
Rev. Kendell Linh Healy
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