I am making this to show that God is still with his people even today. I will start with Alvin York. York was one of a group of 17 soldiers assigned to infiltrate German
lines and silence a machine gun position. After the American patrol had
captured a large group of enemy soldiers, German small arms fire killed
six Americans and wounded three. York was the highest ranking of those
still able to fight, so he took charge. While his men guarded the
prisoners, (he charged alone) York attacked the machine gun position, dispatching several
German soldiers with his rifle. By the time six Germans charged him with
bayonets he was out of rifle ammunition, so he drew his pistol and shot
them all. The German officer responsible for the machine gun position
had emptied his pistol while firing at York, but failed to hit him. This
officer then offered to surrender, and York accepted. York and his men
marched back to their unit's command post with more than 130 prisoners.
York was immediately promoted to sergeant, and was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross; a later investigation led to this award
being upgraded to the Medal of Honor. York became a national hero and
international celebrity; he went on to receive decorations from several
foreign countries, including France, Italy, and Montenegro. York had converted to Christianity right before his draft. In attempting to explain his actions during the 1919 investigation that
resulted in the Medal of Honor, York told General Lindsey "A higher
power than man guided and watched over me and told me what to do."
Lindsey replied "York, you are right." Amazing that one professing Christian fails to be hit by around 140 Germans and manages to get them to surrender by himself. Also we should rest assured that Christ will protect his children from death, until the day of our appointed time. Psalm 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you
preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my
foes; with your right hand you save me.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be
dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will
uphold you with my righteous right hand.
