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In the sacred Scriptures, the Gospel of John, chapter 9 records an event in which the apostle John was an eyewitness to the healing of a man who was blind from birth.  The religious leaders could not accept that this man was healed by Jesus.  They who could see, became blind, while he who could not see gained his sight both physically and spiritually.  So it is with most historians.   Because they are spiritually blinded, they reject providential occurrences in people’s lives.  Due to their vain philosophies, the miraculous goes untold for generations.  The following is one such remarkable account in the life of

George Washington that most modern textbooks of the General fail to record.

In the Revolutionary War, after unusual initial defeats, the Americans’ first major victory at Trenton and Princeton inspired them fresh courage.  It appeared to all that George Washington was definitely a blessing to the American cause.  His able leadership and moral fortitude kept the American army intact.  As far as the British were concerned, this “rebel” was one they would give a king’s ransom for if they could capture or kill him.  The death of Washington, at such a critical hour, would spell the defeat of the Americans’ desire for independence.  The opportunity of killing Washington at the onset of the War for Independence was closer at hand than the British realized.

British Major Patrick Ferguson, inventor of the first breech-loading rifle, was known to be one of the finest sharp-shooters in the British army.  He was an experienced, fearless fighter and commander of a rifle corps.  Preparing to move his troops toward Philadelphia to join General Howe, he set up an encampment near a creek in southeast Pennsylvania called Brandywine.  On September 9, 1777, two days before what history would later record as the “Battle of Brandywine,” Major Ferguson entered the following incident in his jornal:

“We had just set camp when two rebel officers rode unknowing toward our army within a hundred yards of my right flank, not perceiving us.  One of the two officers was dressed in dark green and blue, mounted on a bay horse, with a remarkably high cocked hat.  I singled him out and ordered three of my marksmen to stand near, and fire at him; but the idea disgusted me, I recalled the order.  The officers passed within a hundred yards of us; upon which I advanced from the woods toward them.

“Upon my calling, they stopped; but, after looking at us, again proceeded.  I again drew their attention, and made signs for them to stop, leveling my piece at the one officer I had previously singled out; but he slowly cantered away.  By quick firing I could have lodged half a dozen balls in or about him before he was out of my reach.  I had only to determine; but is was not pleasant to fire at the back of an unoffending individual, who was very coolly acquitting himself of his duty, so I let it alone.

“The next day, the surgeon told me that the wounded rebel officers informed him that General Washington was all the morning with the light troops, and only attended by a French officer in the hussar dress, he himself dressed and mounted as I have before described.  I am sorry I did not know who it was at the time.”

What restrained Major Ferguson?  He publicly announced his hatred toward rebels to the Crown of England.  He was a crack shot and loyal British soldier.  The answer is the divine protection of God on the life of George Washington.  The Scripture teaches that a person who pleases the Lord will find favor and protection.

“When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him” (Proverbs 16:7).

This story was excerpt from a wonderful book titled “God’s Mighty Hand: Providential Occurrences in World History” written by Richard “Little Bear” Wheeler, published by Mantle Ministries Press.  For great historical resources that reinforce Christian principles, I strongly recommend perusing   www.mantleministries.com.