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  • The Only Survivor Of A Shipwreck Was Washed Up On ...

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006 (message contributor)

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The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed fervently for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but no hope in sight. 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, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened everything was lost. He was stunned with grief and anger. EGod, how could you do this to me?Ehe 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.EHow did you know I was here?Easked the weary man of his rescuers. “We saw your smoke signal, Ethey replied.