Pedro and Francisco were brothers. Francisco attended the school the missionary and his wife, Rose, had in Yulo. Many times Francisco was beaten by his father for going to school, but he would always go back again. He was brought to know the Lord Jesus as his Savior just before the missionary and his wife went to England.
Pedro and Francisco looked very much alike; but unlike Francisco, Pedro did not know the Lord Jesus as his Savior. He would not listen to the Gospel nor would he attend school.
When the Chaco War broke out, Pedro, who was older than Francisco, was called up for duty right away. Francisco, knowing his brother was not ready to die, was very concerned that he might be killed in the war. One day Francisco, dressed in his best Indian clothes, went to visit Pedro in the barracks. A guard met him at the gate and asked his name and who he wished to see. Francisco answered the guard's questions, was allowed to pass and was directed to the place where he would find his brother. Finding him alone, Francisco said, "Pedro, you are going to war. You may be killed and you are not saved; you are not ready to die! Quickly! take off your clothes, change with me, and go out. When the guard asks your name, don't forget to say 'Francisco Gira.' "
They changed clothes quickly. Pedro thanked him and embraced him. The Lord preserved Francisco, but sad to say, Pedro is still an unsaved man. He has never given his heart to the Lord Jesus.