The Little Grass Hut

The only survivor of a shipwreck was
washed up on a small, uninhabited island.
He prayed feverishly for GOD to rescue
him, and everyday he scanned the horizon
for help, but none seemed forthcoming.

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 with smoke rolling up to the sky.
The worst had happened! Everything was lost!
He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger.
"GOD, how could you do this to me?" he cried.

Early the next day 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.

Moral of the 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 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.