A flood came to a river valley. A pious preacher sat in his house as the waters rose. He prayed to God over and over to save him.
A boat came by with rescue workers who said "Come with us now!" He said - "No, oh you of little faith can you not see that I am praying - I am praying and the Lord will rescue me!".

The waters went up and up. The man was in the second floor of his house. Another boat came by and said urgently - "Come with us NOW". He replied, "No, I am praying and the Lord will rescue me."

The waters went up and up. The man had to go on his roof. A helicopter flew to his house and sent down a rope for him so they could bring him up. The man said "No, I am praying and the Lord will rescue me!!".

The man died. He went to Heaven and saw God. The man was a little angry with God. He said to God - "Lord, I started churches, I was loyal to the teachings of the Bible, I did not drink or curse, I have prayed every day of my life ....... WHY did you NOT rescue me?!"

God replied - "You fool, I sent you TWO BOATS and a HELICOPTER!".