The high point of the Lutheran Reformation was June 25, 1530. It was three o’clock in the afternoon and the Lutheran reformers were standing before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. On that day, the Lutheran reformers boldly confessed their faith with the words of the Augsburg Confession, knowing that their very lives were at stake.

Through faith in Christ, you as an individual confess Christ in your life.

You confess that Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of the world! You know and believe that He has forgiven your sins and reconciled you to the Father. As you confess the truth of Christ with your good words and your good works, you are helping other people to learn about Jesus so that they too can believe in Him and have their sins forgiven!

Never underestimate your confession of Christ! It is important! People need to hear it! The Holy Spirit works through the confession of His people, echoing Holy Scripture, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and the Savior of the world! Be bold and confess Christ with your words and in your life!

What happened officially and formally in 1530 in front of the Holy Roman Emperor continues informally every day in our lives as we BOLDLY confess Christ and the truth of His Holy Word. There is danger for us just as there was danger for those first Lutheran Reformers, but we stand firm nonetheless.

Be bold!

And let your words and your actions echo Christ and His Word! Amen!