I knew you would come back for me

From: sumner@sumnerwemp.com

 

Earl Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends; they did everything together. They even went to high school and college together. After college they joined the Marines. By unique circumstances they were sent to Germany together where they fought side by side in one of history's worse wars.

 

One sweltering day during a fierce battle, amid heavy gunfire, bombing, and close-quarters combat, they were given the command to retreat. As the men were running back, Jim noticed that Phillip had not returned. Panic gripped his heart. Jim knew if Phillip was not back in another minute or two, then he wouldn't make it Jim begged his commanding officer to let him go after his friend, but the officer forbade the request, saying it would be suicide. Risking his own life, Jim disobeyed and went after Phillip. His heart pounding he ran into the gunfire calling out for his friend. A short time later his platoon saw him hobbling across the field carrying a limp body in his arms. Jim's commanding officer upbraided him, shouting that it was a foolish waste of time and an outrageous risk. Your friend is dead, he added, and there is nothing you could do."No sir, you are wrong," Jim replied. "I got there just in time. Before he died, his last words were 'I knew you would come.'"

 

Someday, we'll be together in Heaven and I'm certain that we'll be rejoicing and saying pretty much the same thing. Jesus, I knew you would come back for me. -Sumner Wemp

 

[The Lord Jesus came for Brother Wemp just a few weeks ago. Glory!]

 

 

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