When Your Hut Is On Fire…

“All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are 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 amid pain and suffering.

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John was the only survivor of a shipwreck 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, John arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. Worst happened; everything was lost.

John was stunned with grief and anger. "God," he cried, "how could you do this to me!"

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 John of his rescuers.

"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.

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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: "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 for you. (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

We say: "I can't do it"

God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)

We say:  "I can't manage"

God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)

We say:  "I'm afraid"

God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 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 feel all alone"

God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews13:5)

We say: “I don’t have enough faith”

God says: “I’ve given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)

So, let’s place our complete trust in Him and…

Stay Blessed!