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| Celtic Radio Community > Kirk and Chapel > Is Your Hut On Fire? |
| Posted by: cori 14-Oct-2004, 02:59 PM |
| My friend just sent me this on the email. I knew it was going to be good, because this guy never sends these things. Is Your Hut on Fire? The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed fervently 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 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 and 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. It is easy to get discouraged when things are going badly. 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 a 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 11:28-20) 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." (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 a 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." (Romans12:3) 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) |
| Posted by: susieq76 14-Oct-2004, 03:09 PM |
| Oh, that was incredible, Leslie! Thank you so much - what an encouragement. |
| Posted by: maryellen 26-Oct-2004, 08:52 AM |
| Thank you Leslie for that story! I forwarded it to all of my friends! |
| Posted by: BluegrassLady 27-Oct-2004, 11:17 PM |
| Thanks, Leslie, for sharing with us. I really need to remember this. I think I will make a copy of it and carry it with me; you never know whenyou might need it. |
| Posted by: dragonboy3611 06-Nov-2004, 05:02 PM |
That was a great story...thanks for sharing mate! I'll remember to burn any huts I build on any islands I get washed up too!  |
| Posted by: celtic from cali 10-Nov-2004, 10:11 PM |
| Leslie thank the friend who sent this! My spirit is moved I will print this to take and share with my church - this may seem primitive but does anyone know how to forward this story directly from the page it's on to another, I cannot figure it out and would love to send it all over!! |
| Posted by: celtic from cali 10-Nov-2004, 10:20 PM |
| woohhooo!! I figured out the email works so I've sent it to many thanks! |
| Posted by: cori 11-Nov-2004, 11:25 AM | ||
I wouldn't if I were you.  Remember it is God who would have timed such a fire to be seen by the passing boat. Just a thought. |
| Posted by: dragonboy3611 14-Nov-2004, 01:08 PM |
| Thank you for that thought. I never thought of that... ~Adam~  |