I wanted to just share something that touched my heart. I learned from it and I think you will as well.
First, I want to thank the men and women who are fighting for The United States of America. Everyone of them and their families are sacrificing much, including their lives; which brings me now to what I wanted to share.........(I am going to try to make a long story short...try)
There was a Marine platoon(I believe that is what they are called) these men became very close. They pretty much were like brothers, because of course they spent every waking hour together. One of the marine soldier, lets call him David, was a christian and he would talk about the love of GOD and what JESUS done on the cross. Many of the others were christians as well and some even gave their life to the LORD under David's witnessing. But there was this other marine soldier, we will call him Ben, who did not believe in GOD or the blood JESUS shed. Day in and day out David would witness to Ben, with no avail. Then one day the platoon leader comes to all the soldiers and told them to get ready they are headed out for an assignment. While they are under fire and hiding from their enemies David was still witnessing to Ben, again with no avail. One afternoon they were under heavy fire and pretty much cornered by their enemy without radio communication; the platoon leader told the platoon that he is sending two of them to head south to get help from a near by platoon. He told Ben he and another fellow marine were chosen to do this. The platoon leader looked at both of those men and said you have served your country bravely and we are all proud, but I know one of you is not going to make it back. After he gave the two final instructions, David went to the platoon leader and said he wanted to go and take the place of Ben. The platoon leader looked at him and said are you sure? and then David replied oh yes I am sure. The platoon leader look puzzled then asked why? David just looked him straight in the eye and said that Ben is lost and don't know JESUS and if he dies he will spend eternity in hell, and then said, I am saved by the blood of JESUS and I know where I am going, to be with my SAVIOUR. The platoon leader looked even more puzzled and said are you really sure? David smiled and replied yes with all my heart, I don't want him to die without JESUS. The platoon leader smiled and said ok. The platoon leader went to his platoon turned to Ben and said change of assignment you are not going. Ben had a relieved look on his face and was joyful. Ben did not know David asked to take his place. When Ben went to tell David that he was not chosen to go anymore he could not find him. He asked another soldier where he was. That soldier then informed Ben that David was chosen to go out. Ben was worried about his friend. A day and half passed and the other platoon moved in to help. After they all were back safely Ben began looking for David, the platoon leader met him and informed him David did not make it out. Ben said that was almost me. The platoon leader said yes it was, but David came to me and ask me if he could take your place. Ben looked up at the leader and said what?. The platoon leader then began to tell Ben what David told him and why David choose to go and not Ben. Ben stood there tear running down his cheeks look up to Heaven and walked away. Two weeks later Ben received a letter in the mail, he opened it and it was a letter from David post dated the day they left for assignment. Ben began to read the letter and this is what stuck out......Ben I pray to GOD that he will use me in anyway that you will be saved. In that letter David witnessed to Ben writing GOD's word. Ben again with tears falling, he kneeled down and accepted JESUS as LORD of his life. Ben was called and is now a preacher overseas to other marines.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
What I learned:
Witness, never stop
Love others
JESUS was the one who took my place
In His Name
GOD bless you and yours....
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