These are stories meant to illustrate, teach and communicate important moral, ethical and spiritual lessons. These stories help to simplify complex life situations, thereby imparting the wisdom, concepts and lessons conveyed by the stories.

God is working it out for your good

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 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.

But then 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.

"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers.

"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

Lesson

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."- Romans 8:28

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.

Comments

[Tec Mascardo-Mallari]

God really works in mysterious ways!!!

[Marcos]

Akin,

Good post :)

[Mike]

Your posts are aways soooo inspiring and uplifting! Walk in His light my friend. ;)

[olive balmforth]

what more can be said!!I agree with the above comment,so simple yet so profound !!Well done Akin.

[Dave]

Akin,

Excellent! Simple and profound. I am greatly encouraged my friend, thank you for posting that.

Dave