Martin Luther's Favorite Preacher
Story★★★★Speaking of Luther, the great reformer once described his favorite preacher: I have one preacher I love better than any other; it is my little tame robin, who preaches to me daily. I put his crumbs upon my window sill, especially at night. He hops onto the sill when he wants his supply, and takes as much as he desires to satisfy his need. From thence he always hops to a little tree close by, and lifts up his voice to God, and sings his carol of praise and gratitude, tucks his little head under his wings, and goes fast to sleep, to leave tomorrow to look after itself. 1 Martin Luther, The Table Talk of Martin Luther (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1952), 290- 291. I 11
The point
Martin Luther describes his favorite preacher as a tame robin that eats, sings praise to God, and sleeps without worry, illustrating trust and gratitude.