In Luke 21:10, Jesus addresses problems which come upon mankind: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences.” In 1527, a great plague was devastating Germany. Many were dying because medicines available today were unavailable then. Martin Luther wrote his hymn “A Mighty Fortress” at this time, which is based on Psalm 46. It includes the words “A mighty fortress is our God. A trusty shield and weapon. He helps us free from ev’ry need that hath us now o’ertaken.” As Luther and other pastors were ministering to the sick ...