As the Town received yet more rain and the flood waters kept rising, Joseph A very religious man wanted to prove his faith in God.
So, he went to the Town Square and sat on the Park Bench their, with the water rising up to his chest.
Joseph raised his eyes Heavenward & said unto the Lord " Lord i have been Your faithful servant all my life and have tried to lead and exemplary life devoted to You Lord. I ask that You show me Your love and save me from this flood that is ravishing our Town. "
As the water continued to rise a boat with his neighbours family came floating by.
The man in the boat said, "Hey, what are you doing Joseph? Get in my boat and I will save you."
At which time the man said that he had total faith in God and that He would not let him drown.
As the water neared his head, another boat came by. The man stopped and yelled to Joseph " Come get in my boat and i will save you Joseph.".
To which the near drowning man stated, "I have total faith in my God. He will not let me drown." So, the boat went away.
A makeshift raft came floating by and much to the chagrin of it's occupants, Joseph refused entry to the vessel. The boater was frantic, being that the water was lapping at Joseph's nose.
As the raft floated away, the water rose above Joseph's head and he drowned.
Walking around Heaven, Joseph was clearly confused & very disappointed in the Lord & called out " Lord why did you abandon me in my time of need ?. "
Then Joseph saw God approaching him.
Joseph spoke with anger in his voice " Lord, I had absolute faith in You. Why would You let me drown? "
" Schmuck " replied the Lord... I sent you three boats!!!"
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minir