Wouldn’t you like to live in an “easier” time in history? True, many people have lived through harder times than these. Their courage and endurance inspire us. But still we face a great many troubles. As Martin Luther said, “The devil has become neither pious nor devout this year, nor will he ever do so.” But: Whatever troubles we face, we have the great treasure and resource of God’s Word to direct, advise, comfort, and help us. He continues to speak in our day also. The challenge is: Are we listening?