No matter what goes on, in or around
your life, endeavor to maintain faith, balance and perspective. During your crisis moments, consider the story
of the shipwrecked survivor who was the only one person left alive on a remote Pacific
island. He prayed fervently every day,
asking God to send someone along to rescue him.
Day by day, he looked for God’s help, but he just couldn’t find it. Growing weary of waiting, he decided to
construct a crude and meager shelter in order to protect himself and his few possessions. But then one evening, after foraging the
island for food, he returned and found his shelter completely consumed by fire.
Everything he owned was now burned up. The castaway sailor was totally confused and terribly angry with God. In despair, he shouted at God: “WHY? Why did you do this to me?” Then he fell into a deep sleep on the sandy shore. Before dawn, he heard the sound of a boat rapidly approaching the island. At long last, his rescuers had arrived! He asked them how they knew he was there on the island. The rescuers said they saw the huge fire and smoke signals he had made the night before.
It is so easy to feel angry, confused or hopeless whenever things seem to go wrong for us. But we should never lose heart, because GOD is always up to something behind the scenes. So remember…the next time your ‘house’ is on fire, it might simply be a smoke signal that God has planned for your personal deliverance.
Everything he owned was now burned up. The castaway sailor was totally confused and terribly angry with God. In despair, he shouted at God: “WHY? Why did you do this to me?” Then he fell into a deep sleep on the sandy shore. Before dawn, he heard the sound of a boat rapidly approaching the island. At long last, his rescuers had arrived! He asked them how they knew he was there on the island. The rescuers said they saw the huge fire and smoke signals he had made the night before.
It is so easy to feel angry, confused or hopeless whenever things seem to go wrong for us. But we should never lose heart, because GOD is always up to something behind the scenes. So remember…the next time your ‘house’ is on fire, it might simply be a smoke signal that God has planned for your personal deliverance.
Finally, we must reflect prayerfully
on the example of Jesus, and draw inspiration from it. He suffered the agony and humiliation of public
crucifixion. Yet, while despising the
shame, he endured the cross and won ultimate victory for all of humankind. During your darkest moments, “Consider him who endured such
opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” (Hebrews 12:2-3, NIV)
In truth, we are constantly comforted and sustained by the promises, plans and purposes of God. His Word is our beacon, our rescuer and our reward. “For I know the plans that I have for you, says the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) My sisters and brothers, be continually blessed!
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