The House Burnt Down

There was once a sailor called Jim. One day a freak storm wrecked his ship in middle of the sea and he was the sole survivor. He was washed unto an island with trees and animals but no other human. So he survived on his own with fruits and hunting animals, a bit like the story of Robinson Crusoe.

After about a year, he had made a nice wooden house on the island and decided to go fishing. But when he came home at night, he found his house was on fire!! He was so upset and went to the beach to sleep. In the morning, he saw a ship coming towards the island. He was so excited and forgot all about his house that burnt down. The captain of the ship rescued Jim and got him on his way home.

Jim asked the captain, "Why is it that you knew to come straight towards the island to save me?"

The captain replied, "Oh, easy! We saw your smoke signal!"

[End of story]

It's all about your attitude!! I heard this story during camp from Pastor David Kuek. Life has twists and turns but God uses it all for His plans and purposes!! Be thankful!