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IS YOUR HUT BURNING
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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, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed coming. 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 home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to me?" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. ! It! had come to rescue him.
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"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It is 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 pain and suffering.
Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground; it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of God.
For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has positive answer for it:
We say: "It's impossible."
God says: "All things are possible." (Luke 18:27)
We say: "I'm too tired."
God says: "I will give you rest." (Matt 11:28-30)
We say: "Nobody really loves me." God says: "I love you." (John 3:16, John 13:34)
We say: "I can't go on."
God says: "My grace is sufficient." (II Cor. 12:9, Psalm 91:15)
We say: "I can't figure things out." God says: "I will direct your steps." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
We say: "I can't do it."
God says: "You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you." (Phil 4:13)
We say: "It's not worth it."
God says: "It will be worth it." (Romans 8:28)
We say: "I can't forgive myself." God says: "I forgive you." (I John 1:9 Romans 8:1)
We say: "I can't manage."
God says: "I will supply all your needs." (Phil. 4:19)
We say: "I'm afraid."
God says: "I have not given you the spirit of fear." (II Tim. 1:7) We say: "I'm always worried and frustrated." God says: "Cast all your cares on ME." (I Peter 5:7)
We say: "I don't have enough faith." God says: "I've given everyone a measure of faith." (Romans 12:3)
We say: "I'm not smart enough." God says: "I give you wisdom." (I Cor. 1:30)
We say: "I feel all alone."
God says: "I will never leave you or forsake you." (Heb. 13:5)
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As usual, our dear Rose provides words of encouragement, "bread to strengthen man's heart," to the weary pilgrims on their journey.
Thank you.
With love in Christ,
Andrew
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Finally! After 25 years on a deserted island, Joe was being rescued. As he climbed into the boat, the curious crew noticed three small grass huts.
"What are those?" they asked.
"The first one is my home," Joe said. "The second is my church."
"What about the third hut?" the rescuers wanted to know.
"Oh," says Joe, "that's the church I used to belong to."
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Originally posted by Guy:
. . . "Oh," says Joe, "that's the church I used to belong to." Is this the hut that was burning?  :p
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