The river had burst its banks and flooded the town. The family had little choice but to move upstairs. That morning, they heard a voice. They looked out of the bedroom window.
A man in the rowing boat was beckoning: 'Come, quickly, climb in.'
'Thank you,' said the parents, 'but that's alright. God will save us.'
The boat moved on. The flood waters continued to rise and had almost reached the window when a motor launch appeared. 'Climb in,' called the pilot, 'I'll take you to safety.'
'That's OK,' said the parents, 'but we trust in god. He'll save us.' The launch left, and the waters continued to rise. The family was climbed onto the roof.
A helicopter appeared. A voice called, 'We're letting down a harness, attach it to yourselves and we'll haul you up.'
'No thanks,' said the parents, 'If it's God's will, He will save us.' The helicopter flew off; the family drowned.
When they arrived at the gates of heaven, they were greeted by God. 'We believed in you: why didn't you save us? they asked.
'I sent a rowing boat, a motor launch and a helicopter,' replied God. 'What more could I have done?'
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