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O God Why

O God Why?

Ray was thrown from his yacht in a storm. In desperation he grabbed hold of a piece of floating debris in the emerald water. When he came to consciousness he was laying on the beach of a small uninhabited island. Daily and often Ray prayed that God would bring to him a rescuer. Days turned into weeks while his hope of rescue ebbed. He built a small hut from dead limbs and debris to give him some shelter. One day, haggard and hopeless and scavenging for something to eat, he saw from the far side of the island his little hut engulfed in flames. He fell to his knees in tears and anger and cried out “O God why? Why have you done this?” He fell asleep that evening seething in anger and troubled with doubtful questions.

About dawn the following morning Ray was awakened by a horn blast. A giant ship! Help had come! In tears and gratitude he asked the captain: “How did you find me?” Captain Sparks responded, “We saw your smoke signal.”

Remember that the next time your little hut seems to be burning to the ground and your faith feels as fragile as ascending ashes. It just may be a smoke signal that is summoning God’s grace.

Whatever you may be facing today, you can hear His thoughts and sense His heart in His word. He really cares!

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Written By: Shannon Dyess Date Posted: 7/3/2017 10:11 AM
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