followHIM Miracles in Enemy Territory • followHIM Favorites • March 23-29 • Come Follow Me
Mar 19, 2026
A World War II POW story where the Spirit gave a man sudden German speech to evade capture. A discussion on whether that event was interpretation, protection, or a changed appearance. Connections drawn between the wartime miracle and Moses, with scriptural echoes and reverent reflection.
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I Will Be With Thy Mouth Reframes Divine Help
- The Exodus passage 'I will be with thy mouth' frames miracles as God enabling speech and situation outcomes, not just natural talent.
- John links Moses' fear of speech to the POW story to show divine help can manifest suddenly and practically.
Prisoner Spared By Miraculous Gift Of Tongues
- John Bytheway recounts Joseph Banks' brother Elder Ben Banks being shot down, imprisoned, and later encountering a German soldier while escaping near war's end.
- In a tense moment the speaker inexplicably answered in fluent German, convincing the soldier and woman and allowing him to hide, which he attributed to the gift of tongues and a miracle.
Miracles May Change Perception Not Just Events
- Miracles can include altered perception as much as altered events; the POW suggests the Spirit may have changed what the Germans saw.
- John notes this perception change helped hide obvious prisoner markings, reinforcing the miraculous nature of protection.
