Writing with pastoral concern, (Rev. Dr. Martin) Luther points out that a miscarriage — where it is not due to deliberate carelessness — is not a sign of God’s anger. God’s judgment is and must remain hidden from us. Luther sees the basis for Christian consolation in the unspoken prayers of the mother, in which the Spirit is at work and which sanctify the child, and in the prayers of the Christian congregation.
Surprised by Suffering
Martin Luther once wrote: “Without trials ... a person can know neither Scripture nor faith, nor can he fear and love God. If he has never suffered, he cannot understand what hope is.”
