When five courageous Poles started out to climb the Matterhorn on January 28, 2007, they had no idea what sad news would be broken to their homeland just a few days later. Two of them stayed at the Hoernli Cottage because they injured their shoulders. The other three left. Just before midnight the emergency call reached 144. The weather was too bad to start the rescue. 

When the emergency crew reached the Poles around 8 AM, they claimed “We don’t need any help.” The helpers has a sleepless night and concluded their call. However, when they received another call around 10 PM, they were shocked. Snowfall and thick fog allowed for rescue activities at sunrise. After long searches, the crew found the lifeless bodies under the snow. 

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Saviour of the world.

1. John 4:14

Conclusion: two alpinists were lucky that they had to stay in the cottage. Their colleagues could have been saved, but they refused help. 

How do you act on God’s offer to help? 

Scripture of the Week: 1. John 4:12-31