George Burks was an army medic in the South Pacific during WWII.

The heroic manner in which George performed his job earned him the Distinguished Service Cross. George’s humility regarding this honor shows in a letter he wrote to his father:

“Dad, I feel I should tell you that after the battle of Munda, I was written up for a DSC. I don’t mean for you to spread this news. It is between you and I. I feel that the commendations I received were enough — all I deserved, as I was only doing my job like many others who weren’t mentioned. The fact you mean so much to me is the only reason I write this now.”

George lost his life while treating the wounded during the Battle of Luzon. On the day he died, George carried multiple wounded soldiers from the front lines of battle, shielding them with his body so he could render first-aid to them. He willingly sacrificed his own safety in order to help others.

That’s what Jesus did for us on the cross and what He still does for us each and every day. He positions Himself between us and sin, putting up a protective barrier.

He covers us and carries us out of the reach of danger.