I’m sure many of you are familiar with this story. I’ve had several Rabbis who loved to open up a sermon with it:
The story talks about a religious man who’s drowning in a flood and keep praying that God will miraculously save him. He rejects multiple help offers from rescue crews in boats and even a helicopter. Eventually, the flood waters drown him, and he goes to heaven. He asks God “ why didn’t you save me? I was always devout and prayed to you.” God replies: “I sent you two boats and a helicopter! What more can you ask of me??”
A classic funny story about how God helps those who help themselves, and how we should look for miracles in what might otherwise appear mundane
But my question for you all is: what is the origin of this story?
I did a quick search online and couldn’t find any definitive source. I assume that at least this iteration can’t be more than a century old since it features a helicopter. But maybe there’s an older version of the story that got adapted?
Does anyone have insight?
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