In the 1500’s as the Bubonic plague was ravaging Europe, eventually killing almost 60 million people, wiping out about 2/3 of their population....it hit Germany in 1527.

 

People began to panic. They fled. Mass hysteria took over.

 

If one caught the black plague....it was a death sentence…death within about a week.

 

It is said that instead of fleeing in panic, the Reformer, Martin Luther opened his home to be used as a hospital.

 

He cared for and helped those that were affected by it.

 

He wrote a well-known hymn in light of it.

 

Perhaps you’re familiar with the song A Mighty Fortress is our God.

 

In our times of trouble, in our times of difficulty....what do we do?

 

When the world is falling down all around us, where do we turn?

 

Who do we turn TO?

 

Scripture exhorts us to turn to God. HE is in charge and HE is our safe refuge.

 

 

Let's turn to Psalm 91: