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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 him from
the elements, and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home
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.
Matthew 11:28-30
28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and
lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your
souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is
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