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 person left
alive on a remote Pacific island. He prayed fervently every day,
asking God to send someone along for rescue. Day by day, he looked
for Heavens help, but simply could not find it. Growing weary of
waiting, he decided to construct a crude and meager shelter to protect himself
and his few possessions. However, after foraging the island for
food, he returned one evening to find 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 loudly 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 the 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 actually be a divine smoke signal deployed 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 loudly 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 the 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 actually be a divine smoke signal deployed for your personal deliverance.
Finally, we must reflect prayerfully on the example of
Jesus, and draw continual 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 who believe. 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 evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please
(above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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