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Themes Guidance Needed LOST IN A SWARM! Matthew and Mark Walker and their mom and dad were excited about their vacation. They were going on a trip to the Florida jungle to hunt. Their dad built a special swamp buggy for the trip. When they arrived, they climbed onto the swamp buggy and bumped along over the marshy ground. All was quiet except for the hum of engine, rustling leaves and the occasional bird call. Matthew and Mark fell asleep. Their Mom began to feel tired too. She suggested they turn back for home. Just then, the buggy jerked to a stop. Its huge wheels were tangled in tree branches. Their dad climbed out on a tire to cut the buggy free. Suddenly, thousands of wasps filled the air attacking their Dad! He swatted at them, but there were too many to chase away. Their Mom was scared as she felt the wasps stinging her too. She turned around just as Matthew and Mark woke up surrounded by angry wasps. Dad jumped to the ground. He landed on something hard. Pain shot up his leg. His leg was broken. He couldn't even stand up. Their Mom helped the frightened boys jump down. Finally, she closed her eyes and jumped too. When she landed, she looked for her sons. She could hardly see. The wasps clung to her face. She had also lost her glasses when she jumped! The Walkers needed help but there were no one nearby. Someone had to run for help. Their Dad's leg was badly hurt so he couldn't go. The boys were too small to find their way. Their Mom was allergic to bee stings and would not be able to walk very far. Her face and throat began to swell. She had no choice. She had to go find help. She carried the boys as far as she could from the bees. Then she helped their Dad away from the swarm. "How will I ever find my way?" she cried. "I can hardly see, and I don't know which way to go." "Follow the buggy tracks back," her husband called. Mrs. Walker stumbled off following the tracks as best she could. Without her glasses, it was almost impossible. Although she did not realize it, she soon wandered off the tracks. She was in real trouble - no glasses and no trail. She needed guidance! By chance, she wandered into a clearing. A man driving by saw her. The man called for help and soon the whole Walker family was found and brought safely to the hospital. They were so thankful for the man who helped them to safety. Just like Mrs. Walker and the servant from our Bible story, we need direction. God gives it to us through His Word. He watches over us and directs each day of our lives. The most important direction He has given us is the way to Heaven. The Lord Jesus said "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life" (John 10:9). Because He suffered and died on the cross for sins, we can trust Him for salvation and be sure of Heaven.
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