Alfred Wiener, a Jew born in Frankfurt, Germany, became familiar with “St. Matthew’s Passion” by Bach and Handel’s “Messiah” through his love of good music. When Hitler came to power, Weiner ended up in Buchenwald. He grew deathly sick. As he lay in the darkness, not knowing whether he was delirious or dreaming, an abyss opened beneath. “I saw hands reaching out, ready to pull me down into an eternity of perdition. Then came a hand from above, and in that one hand was the print of a nail. At this moment, I cried: “Lord Jesus Christ, my Savior, my Redeemer, I die. But You, You alone are able to help me! You alone can rescue me from the wrath of God! I am a sinner, but You came to rescue me! Help me, Lord Jesus! I surrender all to You.” Losing consciousness, he miraculously awoke in the hospital where he recovered. Shortly after, he was amazingly dumped outside the prison gate, and survived many years to bear testimony to the matchless grace of God.
Today’s Reading: Jeremiah 20-22 Memorize: Acts 20:20-21