This illustration is absolutely remarkable! With all of the distractions this life has to offer, we lose sight of the bigger picture! Life is short, and eternity is forever! Live for God now, then live LIFE with God forever! Makes Sense!!!
you're ok with the idea of a rope that does not have an end. Cause without an effect ? In 10^1000 years the universe will have decayed into darkness and the excitement of the rapture is long gone .You are waiting for nothing, simply existing with the understanding that what's ahead is more waiting, more eternity.
Powerful analogy! Eternity is real people! We all have to make a choice about where we want to spend it. Jesus Christ is The way, the truth and the life! No one can enter Heaven except they be born again!
❤❤❤@francischan I never get tired of watching and sharing this video. I found it 4 or more yrs ago and shared it to another person today, it's time to get our houses in order everyone I mean TIME ! Have that oil in your lamps NOW ! 🙏🙏🙏
I recently came across Francis Chan and his RUclips channel and been watching at least one sermon a day and so thankful there's thousand of hours of him on here! I just love the way he talks; so humble and relatable. This month I finally started my 10% tithe to his ministry. 11 years of my work life without giving God his 10% yet He blessed me with so much. 😊
@@fallenslave6684there’s a video of a whole sermon, this is just a snipet of it as you pointed out. I think the person who made the comment meant God has his hand on the whole hour + sermon. Also, a sermon can certainly be 5 minutes long. God Bless you brother or sister 🙏🏽
This illustration is simple, but POWERFUL! My counselor recommended Francis Chan to me, and I'm sooo glad he did! God Bless You! Looking forward to hearing God's speak through the Spoken Word and illustrations .
He has all the angles and saints in Heaven worshipping Him, so no He is not insecure or lonely. When we worship ourselves or other things, it only ends bad, really bad. God created us with a purpose and with value, and most of all for us to know His love for us. Like a parent who does not want to make a child love them, God does not make us love Him. We have freewill, it is our choice. But of course, that parent wants a relationship & wants their child to love them. Same with God in a bigger way
I'm not a christian I'm muslim and even though I disagree with some things I found this a very strong and well brought message! Thanks for this reminder! Salaam Aleikum :)
I pray that you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. He was so much more than just a prophet. He was God in the flesh. He shed blood, was tormented on the cross, because He knew you and thought about you and all of us. There is no one else who was given the power or authority to do that. Jesus wants you. Please accept Him and repent of all the sins that Muhammad cannot forgive you for, that only Christ can. He loves you, He knows who you are, He sees you, and He wants you. God bless you.
Yes, I am replying a year later but as a doubting "Christian" myself, this is very powerful. We should not waste time on the useless and small stuff in life. God is in control!
We don't have to ignore the good things in life, but they are to be enjoyed in their proper context, not abused, twisted, or idolized. God doesn't need anything, nor is He lonely, but He does love us, wants to have a relationship with us & is worthy of worship. A Christian shares Christ with others out of love for them, not wanting them to spend eternity in hell. God has shown Himself to Abraham, Jacob, Moses, the prophets, etc in the OT; His son Jesus revealed Himself to multitudes in the NT.
This brings us back to the start of this discussion when I said this lifetime is out only chance to share Christ with others. We don't want our friends & relatives to go to hell, so we should be busy telling them forgiveness is available. The Lord gives us ample opportunity to repent (2 Peter 3:7-9), but those who love sin & hate God so much they reject Him have only themselves to blame. Justice will be served. It's a merciful kindness from the all loving Father that He will wipe away our tears.
Everybody's got different perspectives, you never know what's gonna happen tomorrow, the next day, or the next or even when you die. But don't please anybody but yourself, live your life and give it meaning. Anything and everything's available to make it happen in this world, but live life in a good meaningful happy manor. Not evil.
this is terrifying. I hate thinking about this so much. How am I supposed to know which god to worship so I can get to heaven? If there is a heaven... And if there isn't, won't I be a fool for thinking the rope is infinitely long when it is really only one inch long?
Hell is pointless. You are exactly right. That is why Jesus (God in the flesh) came to take our punishment for sin. He made a way for us to know God and be in relationship with Him. God became one of us and suffered and was tempted, but was perfect without sin. He came so that we wouldn't have to suffer death and so we could have the very best life possible. He isn't trying to take away our fun, He is trying to add to it. He is a good Father keeping us away from things that will harm us.
Nell, a wise old pastor once said, "This is God's universe and He does things His way. You may have a better way, but you don't have a universe." If you live under the roof of your earthly father, you abide by his rules or you will suffer consequences. You live under a Holy God's universe and must abide by His law or you will stand in His court one day. This being said, once you create your own universe, have it your way. Until then, you are under God's jurisdiction whether you like it or not.
We don't always understand God's ways, plans or ideas. That's why He is God.He loves us and proved that on the cross, but He won't force anyone to worship or love Him, but He says He desires that no one perish. The heart of God is not at all to send people to hell just because. No flesh can come before God without having Jesus as their Savior, because God is holy and just. As humans we don't want to think of ourselves in a bad light. But, Romans says we all miss the mark, we all need a Savior.
You're either right or wrong. But no point in arguing about it, as we will both find out one day who was right. But if Francis Chan, or other Christians are wrong, what problem has that caused? Live simply, forgive others, suffer instead of causing suffering, this is a noble way of life and I chose to follow it. I fail all the time, as you mention below, but I get back up and try again. My marriage is alive because I've chosen this way. My family is together because I've chosen to follow Christ.
I saw this a long time ago & had to dig it back up since it was so good. I was just wondering does anyone know where in the bible he was referring to when he mentioned Paul?
The fact that he says that Paul is saying "forgetting what is behind"... Also he talks about the trophy ahead .. which makes it clear it's Philippians 3:13-14. But 1 Cor 9:24-27 also relates to this. I'm preaching a sermon tomorrow on 1 Cor 9:24- and using this video :)
I don't know if God will be watching and listening to the lost people burning forever, but I suspect that His heart will break for them just as we might mourn for spurned love. I can say that those who are saved will not suffer any sadness for those that are lost: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (Rev. 21:4 NIV)
God tells not to worry about our future, He never says don't plan for your future. But in your planning be flexible for Jesus' plan for your life because it may be totally different than yours.
Using the evidence of creation (apparent design, irreducible complexity, fine tuning of the universe, etc.) to show that there is a Creator is just one step in the process. Determining the attributes of exactly who that Creator is, whether He be the God described in the Bible or some other god, would be the next step.
I watch this video all the time to remind me how short life is. Jesus wants us to live for him even on the Earth.
And if we live for him til the end we live forever
No matter how many times i see it i get blown away everytime...
This illustration is absolutely remarkable! With all of the distractions this life has to offer, we lose sight of the bigger picture! Life is short, and eternity is forever! Live for God now, then live LIFE with God forever! Makes Sense!!!
That is so true
you're ok with the idea of a rope that does not have an end. Cause without an effect ? In 10^1000 years the universe will have decayed into darkness and the excitement of the rapture is long gone .You are waiting for nothing, simply existing with the understanding that what's ahead is more waiting, more eternity.
Powerful analogy!
Eternity is real people! We all have to make a choice about where we want to spend it. Jesus Christ is The way, the truth and the life! No one can enter Heaven except they be born again!
❤❤❤@francischan
I never get tired of watching and sharing this video. I found it 4 or more yrs ago and shared it to another person today, it's time to get our houses in order everyone I mean TIME ! Have that oil in your lamps NOW ! 🙏🙏🙏
Probably the most powerful 5 mins of preaching I've ever heard.....#lifeisbutavapor
I recently came across Francis Chan and his RUclips channel and been watching at least one sermon a day and so thankful there's thousand of hours of him on here! I just love the way he talks; so humble and relatable. This month I finally started my 10% tithe to his ministry. 11 years of my work life without giving God his 10% yet He blessed me with so much. 😊
Such a great sermon. God has really put his hand on this sermon.
yea i can almost see God calling people crazy and stupid
This is 5 minutes. Not a sermon
@@fallenslave6684there’s a video of a whole sermon, this is just a snipet of it as you pointed out. I think the person who made the comment meant God has his hand on the whole hour + sermon. Also, a sermon can certainly be 5 minutes long. God Bless you brother or sister 🙏🏽
What a great illustration for the amazing message of the gospel. The cares of this life are nothing compared to what lies ahead.
Such a great analogy
Impressed this is my 50th time watching this video
Chan is my favorite preacher. Great illustration.
This is going to be a turning point for me
I needed that perspective and reminder for this very moment in my post election view
This is an eye opener.
That’s so true! My mom is always thinking about the past and she’s always depressed!
I remember every word of this it really spoke to my heart
Amazing how such a simple illustration can be so powerful when you see it that way
#mindblown
I've been looking for this since I saw an ad on it because it hit me hard.
God bless you, Francis Chan! Your illustrations are wonderful and are used to help keep my eyes on our Jesus!
Wonderful, wonderful. I'm saving this. And I'll need to watch it again. Thanks, Francis Chan.
Keep coming back to this clip over the last 7-8 years
This illustration is simple, but POWERFUL! My counselor recommended Francis Chan to me, and I'm sooo glad he did! God Bless You! Looking forward to hearing God's speak through the Spoken Word and illustrations .
Excellent illustration Pastor Chan! Eternity will be either the most wonderful or the most frightening fact that all of us will ever face!
This has touch my heart and I am changing for Jesus only!
Lecrae sent me here. Thanks Lecrae
That was 6 minutes well spent. FYI I also clicked this link via Lecrae's Facebook post.
This is SOOO Awesome what an Illustration 💯❤️🙏🏻😎
In 2021 coming here to be reminded of eternity and what's to come when I meet Jesus and spend forever with Him.
Thank You Francis Chan! YHWA bless you and yours.!!
He has all the angles and saints in Heaven worshipping Him, so no He is not insecure or lonely. When we worship ourselves or other things, it only ends bad, really bad. God created us with a purpose and with value, and most of all for us to know His love for us. Like a parent who does not want to make a child love them, God does not make us love Him. We have freewill, it is our choice. But of course, that parent wants a relationship & wants their child to love them. Same with God in a bigger way
thank you Francis Chan, it was mind opening.
so touched by the message and the illustration. God bless and keep inspiring young minds.
I'm not a christian I'm muslim and even though I disagree with some things I found this a very strong and well brought message! Thanks for this reminder! Salaam Aleikum :)
+MrOuLeD Wa alaikum assalam
I pray that you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. He was so much more than just a prophet. He was God in the flesh. He shed blood, was tormented on the cross, because He knew you and thought about you and all of us. There is no one else who was given the power or authority to do that. Jesus wants you. Please accept Him and repent of all the sins that Muhammad cannot forgive you for, that only Christ can. He loves you, He knows who you are, He sees you, and He wants you. God bless you.
Praying for you MrOuLeD, praying hard for you!
Yes, I am replying a year later but as a doubting "Christian" myself, this is very powerful. We should not waste time on the useless and small stuff in life. God is in control!
MrOuLeD Repent and turn to Jesus Christ.
Love this video! It is always a great reminder!
I'm "stealing" this illustration for my message on John 6:27 tomorrow. Thanks brother Chan!
Right me too!!!
@jsOn rOs
Yeah right? 😆 Thou shall not...
Brilliant Illustration! I'm so thankful for Francis Chan's encouragements! There is so much truth in this video & it's so thought provoking (:
This is amazing. Thanks, Lecrae!!
Lecrae sent me here!
alwade24 from where?
Jesus is in our future! Praise God.
What a great illustration! Thanks for sharing.
wow he's amazing, he really gets to the point.
That is the SERMON … Reward or Regret … that is IT = Reward or Regret … LORD give us Ears to HEAR … Reward or Regret !! ;-)
He is amazing, even though some things (as a Seventh-Day Adventist) I don't agree with... But, we all worship the same God. : )
This is so powerful! Great illustration on the impact of our present actions on our forever. Thanks for posting.
We don't have to ignore the good things in life, but they are to be enjoyed in their proper context, not abused, twisted, or idolized. God doesn't need anything, nor is He lonely, but He does love us, wants to have a relationship with us & is worthy of worship. A Christian shares Christ with others out of love for them, not wanting them to spend eternity in hell. God has shown Himself to Abraham, Jacob, Moses, the prophets, etc in the OT; His son Jesus revealed Himself to multitudes in the NT.
This brings us back to the start of this discussion when I said this lifetime is out only chance to share Christ with others. We don't want our friends & relatives to go to hell, so we should be busy telling them forgiveness is available. The Lord gives us ample opportunity to repent (2 Peter 3:7-9), but those who love sin & hate God so much they reject Him have only themselves to blame. Justice will be served. It's a merciful kindness from the all loving Father that He will wipe away our tears.
What an eye-opener !!
Great illustration, I taught last week on Discipleship, used the Rope Ilustration to add in the message, God Blessed!
Thanks Lecrae for sharing via Facebook
Such a great illustration. Thanks for sharing
thanks Lecrae .. and thank you francis chan for this great illustration ..
Great speach. it adds that this guy sounds exactly like Owen Wilson!
Father GOD IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS, please bring Francis Chan back to you 😭
Great points! Thank you! We use these in our teen class and they work great
I was there! I miss his teaching
Everybody's got different perspectives, you never know what's gonna happen tomorrow, the next day, or the next or even when you die. But don't please anybody but yourself, live your life and give it meaning. Anything and everything's available to make it happen in this world, but live life in a good meaningful happy manor. Not evil.
thanks lecrea this really put things in perspective for me 11sixers
I keep on watching this vid again & again..such a great sermon💙🙏🏻
Makimi Khiangte praise God.
He preaches Jesus and the Gospel. I like him.
Powerful illustration!
Great Inspiration. ...
Nothing I do determines my eternal destination. It’s my Faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Well I just took a huge leap because God wants me to stop bullying in my small community. So here goes Mr. Chan
Remember Jeff do not cast your pears before Swine! God Bless you my brother in Christ..
He used such a great example, & I understand life much better after this talk. :) Yay God!
this is terrifying. I hate thinking about this so much. How am I supposed to know which god to worship so I can get to heaven? If there is a heaven... And if there isn't, won't I be a fool for thinking the rope is infinitely long when it is really only one inch long?
Wow!!! Powerful poweful five minutes message !!!
Hell is pointless. You are exactly right. That is why Jesus (God in the flesh) came to take our punishment for sin. He made a way for us to know God and be in relationship with Him. God became one of us and suffered and was tempted, but was perfect without sin. He came so that we wouldn't have to suffer death and so we could have the very best life possible. He isn't trying to take away our fun, He is trying to add to it. He is a good Father keeping us away from things that will harm us.
Wow!! honestly amazing that really touched my heart
Awesome illustration!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome illustration
Awesome message! Thanks Francis
Nell, a wise old pastor once said, "This is God's universe and He does things His way. You may have a better way, but you don't have a universe."
If you live under the roof of your earthly father, you abide by his rules or you will suffer consequences.
You live under a Holy God's universe and must abide by His law or you will stand in His court one day.
This being said, once you create your own universe, have it your way. Until then, you are under God's jurisdiction whether you like it or not.
love this Guys preaching
WOW so powerful!
We don't always understand God's ways, plans or ideas. That's why He is God.He loves us and proved that on the cross, but He won't force anyone to worship or love Him, but He says He desires that no one perish. The heart of God is not at all to send people to hell just because. No flesh can come before God without having Jesus as their Savior, because God is holy and just. As humans we don't want to think of ourselves in a bad light. But, Romans says we all miss the mark, we all need a Savior.
I needed this.♥️
This is dope!!
Lecrae loves me
me too
It's really powerful
Awesome. Lacrae sent me here
Great Illustration!
Lecrae is awesome
I guess reincarnation would look like a bunch of those taped segments along the rope. Like a dashed line.
Jesus Christ Loves you. Do not give up❤️
great illustration. thanks
You're either right or wrong. But no point in arguing about it, as we will both find out one day who was right. But if Francis Chan, or other Christians are wrong, what problem has that caused? Live simply, forgive others, suffer instead of causing suffering, this is a noble way of life and I chose to follow it. I fail all the time, as you mention below, but I get back up and try again. My marriage is alive because I've chosen this way. My family is together because I've chosen to follow Christ.
Best example ever wow
I’m so scared about this and it kills me every night when I go to sleep I need comfort from this
Hi, Jesus loves you and wants you to go to him. Cast all your cares and anxieties for he cares for you. I'm praying for you right now. xoo
thanks lecrae
I love the "NO! YOU'RE STUPID!" but more importantly the whole message!
I saw this a long time ago & had to dig it back up since it was so good. I was just wondering does anyone know where in the bible he was referring to when he mentioned Paul?
It's either 1 Corinthians chapter 9, or Hebrews chapter 12 sis. God bless
+crackersforjosh thank you!
The fact that he says that Paul is saying "forgetting what is behind"... Also he talks about the trophy ahead .. which makes it clear it's Philippians 3:13-14.
But 1 Cor 9:24-27 also relates to this. I'm preaching a sermon tomorrow on 1 Cor 9:24- and using this video :)
+kpballa1009 Awesome, keep up the good work brother!!!
Hey thank you brother. The message went well today, thank the Lord. :) One student later shared that he was impacted by the rope illustration.. :)
precious* time of the only life u have...
AMEN AMEN!!
A profound truth.
Thanks Lecrae!
I don't know if God will be watching and listening to the lost people burning forever, but I suspect that His heart will break for them just as we might mourn for spurned love. I can say that those who are saved will not suffer any sadness for those that are lost: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (Rev. 21:4 NIV)
LECRAE brought me here
God tells not to worry about our future, He never says don't plan for your future. But in your planning be flexible for Jesus' plan for your life because it may be totally different than yours.
1 dislike....satan must own a youtube account.
Using the evidence of creation (apparent design, irreducible complexity, fine tuning of the universe, etc.) to show that there is a Creator is just one step in the process. Determining the attributes of exactly who that Creator is, whether He be the God described in the Bible or some other god, would be the next step.