One of the most overused preacher illustrations concerns God's care for us.
There was a man who lived in an area where flood waters were rapidly rising. It became necessary for him to go from the first floor to the second floor of his home. As the waters continued to rise, the only dry place for the man was on the roof of his house. A rescue personnel with a boat came by, but the man refused to get on the boat, insisting that the Lord would take care of him. A few hours later another rescue boat came by, but again the man refused to go aboard, declaring that the Lord would save him. Finally, with the flood waters almost up to the man's neck as he was standing on his roof, a rescue helicopter came by. But alas the man refused to go, still declaring his faith in the Lord.
Of course the man drowned. As he stood before God the man asked God why he had not cared for him and saved him. The Lord replied, "I sent you two boats and a helicopter. What else did you want me to do?"
God has sent to me many special health care specialists. Some have been at Duke. Some have been in Goldsboro. God has sent me many encouragers. God has sent boats and helicopters. I have faith in God, but believe me when I say that I have taken advantage of those whom God has sent. Please continue to pray for me as I consider every boat and helicopter that He sends my way.
Have you overlooked one of God's boats or helicopters today?
It's all about Him!
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