The ship wrecked and the lone survivor 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.
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, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. "God, how could you do this to me?" he keened.
Early the next day he was awakened by the sound of a merchant ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him.
"How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man to his rescuers.
"We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It's easy to get discouraged when things go bad. But we shouldn't lose our spirit, 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 may just be to trigger a smoke signal to summon His grace.
Thank you and enjoy the rest of your week-end.
Love,
Prof. Dr. Alex Abraham Odikandathil
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