Let’s Try It GOD’S WAY
The citizens of Feldkirch, Austria, didn’t know what to
do. Napoleon’s massive army was preparing to attack. Soldiers
had been spotted on the heights above the little town, which
was situated on the Austrian border. A council of citizens
was hastily summoned to decide whether they should try to
defend themselves or display the white flag of surrender.
It happened to be Easter Sunday, and the people had gathered
in the local church. The pastor rose and said, “Friends,
we have been counting on our own strength, and apparently
that has failed. As this is the day of our Lord’s resurrection,
let us just ring the bells, have our services as usual, and
leave the matter in His hands. We know only our weakness,
and not the power of God to defend us.” The council accepted
his plan and the church bells rang. The enemy, hearing the
sudden peal, concluded that the Austrian army had arrived
during the night to defend the town. Before the service ended,
the enemy broke camp and left.
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