Thought For the Day

[Simon Darkshade]

Was just napping a bit, as is my habit, when an old parable came into my head.
There was a man who lived near a river which was prone to dangerous flooding. One day, a warning came through that the river was going to flood, big time. But the man was a pious man, and he said, "I need not worry, God will take care of me".
And so he stayed put.
Then a local emergency services car came past offering to help him evacuate. But he refused, citing his trust in God.
And so he stayed put.
The waters kept rising, and a neighbour stopped by in his car on his way out, and offered to help him. But the man refused, saying " I needn't worry, as God will take care of me."
And so he stayed put.
The waters rose, and soon flooded the house.
The man remained calm, and took to the roof, waiting for a miracle. A speedboat manned by soldiers pulled up next to him, and they called to him to come with them and get out while he could. But he stayed steadfast in his refusal. "God will take care of me."
And so he stayed put.
And drowned.
His soul ascended to heaven, and came before God, and asked him angrily "Why did you not save me! I kept my faith like no other, but I still drowned."
God smiled and replied: "I sent a media warning, two cars, and a boat. How many more miracles did you want?"

I think this is something that can be taken in mind as a principle, particularly by those who spend a lot of time complaining about a situation, whilst ignoring the way out that stands right in front of them, but which they refuse to see for some reason.
I may not have got the details perfect, but I thought it was a nice little yarn to share.

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Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you.
- N.S.Khrushchev

 

[scorch]

dude! i actually like that aye. Its got a good twist at the end.

Im not christian, but i used to be, man im gonna send that to my christain mates.

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[Cunobelin Of Hippo]

Hehe. Good point.

And in a way, God really did 'take care' of him-less idiots in the word. We have enough of those already.

 

[Warlord56]

you have a good point there too.

 

[Simon Darkshade]

After a lengthy hiatus, I am moved by some current tragic events to add another chapter.

A man died, and went to heaven. An angel conducted him through the gates, and asked him what he would like to see, in all of creation.
"Show me the paths of my life, as it was seen from above, from here."
"Very well," said the angel who unveiled a hitherto unseen screen which showed a long beach with a set of footprints visible in the sand. As the man looked at each pair, he could see the events of his life once more.
"This is the mark of your passage."
"But what is that other set of footprints that run beside me for nearly all the way?"
"They are the footprints of God, because he was always with you."
"But that cannot be! Look! There I see but one set of prints, and those were the darkest and hardest days of my life. Where was God then?"
"My son, it was then that he carried you."

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Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you.
- N.S.Khrushchev