A man had been stranded on a deserted island for two years when he experienced severe shaking of the ground and noticed a great tidal wave bearing down upon him.
“Oh Lord, please help me,” he prayed.
Suddenly, a boat appeared and a man aboard shouted to him urgently, “Quick, get on board before the tidal wave comes!”
“No, no. I have faith in the good Lord,” said the castaway.
A few moments passed and another boat appeared. “Quick, man, don’t be silly, get on board, there’s not much time left.”
“No, thank you. I have faith in the good Lord.”
With only seconds to go, another boat appeared and a voice called out in panic, “If you don’t get over here right this minute, it’ll be too late!”
“No, thank you. I have faith in the good Lord.”
The next moment, the tidal wave hit the island, smashing everything to pieces. The poor castaway drowned.
Later in heaven, the man met God and said reproachfully, “I had faith in you. I can’t believe you let this happen!”
“What do you mean you can’t believe it?” cried God. “I sent three boats, didn’t I?”