Traditional Hymns
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
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1. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal.
2. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabbaoth, his name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle.
3. And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us. The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him.
4. That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours, thru him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill; God's truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever.
Devotional for the hymn A mighty fortress is our God: Our Unshakable Refuge
Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1–3, 7 (ESV)“A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing...”“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling... The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, and spiritual battles, Martin Luther’s timeless hymn reminds us of an unchanging truth: God is our refuge and strength. He is not a fragile shelter or a temporary escape, but a mighty fortress—strong, immovable, and eternal.
When enemies rise and the storms rage, we are not left defenseless. The hymn declares that though “the prince of darkness grim” may threaten, we stand secure because “one little word shall fell him.” That word is Christ—the living Word—our victorious Savior who has already defeated sin, death, and the devil.
Let this hymn be a call to rest in God’s power, to lean not on our own strength, but to find courage and peace in the One who fights for us. No matter what you face today, you are not alone. You are hidden in the fortress of your God.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being our mighty fortress. Help us to trust You more deeply, to rest in Your protection, and to remember that victory belongs to You. In Jesus' name, amen.
