The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited
island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned
the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he
eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect
himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived back to find his little
hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had
happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief,
and anger. He cried out, "God! How could you do this to me?"
Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching
the island! It had come to rescue him! "How did you know I was here?"
asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
The Moral of This Story:
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we shouldn't
lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the midst of
our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time your little hut
seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that
summons the Grace of God.
Peace.
1 comment:
Son of God, sun of light
Whatever makes you shine so bright ?
It may be the elements up above,
Or it may be God, sending down His love.
I think I know, for I can see,
The Heavenly father, with a child on His knee.
And as I looked up at the sky
The stars all seemed to ask me why,
Why people fight, and hate, and lust,
When all God wants, is love, and trust.
If we have faith, and love our Master,
He will save us, from disaster.
He will walk us down the path,
Away from all the devils wrath.
Where all the streets are paved with gold,
And the Lord accepts, both young, and old.
If we have no fear, and confess our sin,
A mansion, in Heaven, we will win.
its written by Mary baker
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