Imagine, if you will, a very large skyscraper building reaching high into the sky and on its top floor there is a very large open area that is full of people doing all kinds of things. To the people on this floor everything appears normal, but unknown to them the building is in fact on fire and is a raging inferno and the fire has nearly reached their level. Now, in the large crowd there is a man who knows about the impending danger and is trying to warn them.  Let us now go there and see what takes place: -

The man looked at the large number of people and was amazed to find that they were all carrying on as normal, because the fire sirens had been sounding out for a long time now.  The loud sound from the sirens was piercing to his ears, but the people acted as thought it was not there, it was as thought they were selectively deaf to the piercing sound and could not to hear its warning. How could they not hear it, he though to himself, it’s so loud and clear, it’s unmistakable in its warning to get out of the building immediately and get to a place of safety.  He looked in the centre of the floor area and there were a large number of people having a really wild party. They were eating and drinking, most were drunk and the men and women were all flirting with each other. There was a lot of laughing and cheering, but no one was taking any heed of the warning sound from the sirens. The man made his way over to them and said: “Why are you all still here? Can’t you hear the sound from the fire sirens? The building is on fire, you need to get out: Now! Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” The men and women just laughed at the man and looked at him as if he was mad. One said: “Don’t be daft, can you smell any smoke, can you see any flames?” Another said: “I’ve heard the siren many times before, it’s just a false alarm, there’s nothing to worry about”. And another said: “I did hear the sirens years ago, but now I’m tone deaf and can’t hear a thing.” The man then repeated his warning and said: “Believe me, the building is on fire, you need to get out: Now! Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” Then two of them, drunk with drink, in a rage of anger, kicked and punched the man and said: “Get away from us, you’re crazy, there’s no fire.” The others did nothing to stop it, but just watched and laughed, saying: “We’re having the time of our lives and having so much fun and we don’t need you to spoil it.” The man then left them to continue their wild party.

He then looked over to the far corner and saw a man sitting in front of a computer screen and made his way over to him. As he came over to him, he looked at the computer screen and could see that he was busy buying and selling on EBay. He then said to him: “Why are you still here? Can’t you hear the sound from the fire sirens? The building is on fire.” The man then replied: “Just look at this purchase, isn’t it a real beauty.” He then warned him again: “The building is on fire, you need to get out: Now! Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” The man replied:  “I can’t go now; I’m just about to make a whole lot of money for the sale of these items.”  The man just wouldn’t listen and so he left him to his financial pursuits.

He then looked over to the other corner and saw two men standing together dressed as Bridegrooms and in front of them was a Vicar from the local Church. He made his way over to them and said: “Why are you still here? Can’t you hear the sound from the fire sirens? The building is on fire, you need to get out: Now! Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” The Vicar said: “These two men are about to be joined in a Civil Partnership, which is a marriage in all but name.” Then, one of the two men replied: “We are so proud to be gay and this is the proudest and happiest day of our lives and we want every one to know it.” “Don’t you know that God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah with fire for such practices?” Then one of the Bridegrooms said to him: “We don’t believe that part of the Bible, God loves everyone, even the gays and even our Vicar is gay. We don’t accept what you say.” The man warned them again about the impending fiery destruction, but they just refused to listen, or take heed, so he left them to their marriage ceremony.

He then looked over to the other corner and saw a man with a prayer mat and recognised him. He was a Muslim, a man of high standing and much loved in the community. The man was a dedicated and devoted follower of Islam, who had attended the Hajj, was always present at the Mosque for Friday prayers, never failed in his daily prayers and always observed Ramadan.  He also gave much to the community, especially to the poor and homeless. He went over to him and said: “Hello! Why are you still here? Don’t you hear the sound from the fire sirens? The building is on fire, you need to get out: Now! Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” The Muslim replied: “I know you, you’re the Christian, I believe in the Prophet Mohammad, blessings and peace be upon his name. We believe that Jesus was a Prophet too, but don’t accept him as the Son of God.” He then said to the Muslim: “Your dedication to Islam is admirable; however, there is only one who has paid the price for our sins and that is Jesus and the Bible is very clear that he is the only way to the Father and that he is the Son of God. But listen; take heed, the building is on fire. Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” But he replied, I can’t go now, I have to wash myself and get ready to do my prayers.” The Muslim would not come, but went away to wash and prepare himself for his prayers.

He then looked in the other corner and saw a young woman with a child in her arms and she lit a candle which was in front of a statue of the Virgin Mary. He went over to her and as he came close he heard her praying to the statue: “Mary mother of God, pray for us sinners.” The man then said to her: “Woman, why are you still here? Can’t you hear the sound from the fire sirens? The building is on fire, you need to get out: Now! Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” The woman replied “I always pray to Mary and believe in the Mother Church and was confirmed by the Church.” “Woman, the Bible makes it clear that there is only one mediator between man and God and that is Jesus. The Mother Church cannot save you, but Jesus can. Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” But she said to him, “I cannot go right now, I have more prayers and candles to light.” He left her to pray to the statue of Mary.

It was time to leave and as the man made his way to the fireman, he noticed a man nearby the window who was handcuffed to the pipes there. He was a prisoner, found guilty and condemned, waiting to be taken away to serve his sentence. He came up to him and said: “Why are you still here? Can’t you hear the sound from the fire sirens? The building is on fire, you need to get out: Now! Look, over there, there is a small window, it’s on the narrow side, but there is a fireman there who will save you from the flames, just go to him and he will save you.” In tears and in great distress, he replied: “I hear the sirens, I don’t want to perish in the flames, but I’m a prisoner and cannot get to the window, because of these handcuffs.” He replied to the prisoner: I can’t set you free, or save you, but the fireman can, call out to him and he will come to you and set you free. Follow him and he will save you from the flames.” The prisoner called out to the fireman and with a loud voice cried out to him: “Fireman! Help! Save me!” Immediately the fireman came to him, set him free and led him through the narrow window and out to safety. The man followed. Moments later, the flames burst through to the top floor and all the people screamed and tried to save themselves. Many tried to reach for the small, marrow window but were beaten back by the intense heat of the flames and all perished and were consumed in the fire. Besides the man, only the prisoner was saved and only because the fireman saved them.

The fireman represents Jesus Christ, the only one who can save us from your sins. We are all prisoners to sin and Jesus is the only one who can set us free from our sins, because he is the only one who has paid the full price for our sins by his death and resurrection. The sound of the sirens is the sound of the Gospel that has gone out into all the World, warning people of the coming judgement of God and of the Salvation of God, through Jesus Christ. The fire represents death and Hell and the top floor of the skyscraper represents this World as it is today: Eating, drinking, marring, buying, selling, violent, wicked and corrupt. The four corners are the uttermost parts of the Earth, to which God’s grace and Love extends through the Gospel of Salvation. The small, narrow window represents the way to life and the broad large space of the top floor is the way to destruction, death and hell. Almost all people are on the broad path to Hell, few are on the narrow path to life everlasting.

In the terrible terrorist attack of 9/11 on the twin towers, after the first plane struck an announcement was made informing the people that they should return to their work stations; many were already evacuating the building, but after hearing the announcement went back to their places of work; sadly, many died as a result. The World tells you to go back, live your own life, do your own thing, believe in evolution, anything but the Truth of God’s Word; if you do this you will perish forever.  The door of God’s Grace is all but shut; THIS MAY BE YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE TO BE SAVED. Don't send yourself to Hell and the eternal punishment of the lake of fire. Jesus loves you, He died on the Cross for you, for your sins and wants to forgive you and give you the gift of eternal life. Click on the button: 'Where Will You Spend Eternity?' and receive Jesus Christ today; call upon Him, confess your sins and repent of them; do it today, tomorrow may be too late.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.“ John 8:32 & 36

"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners;” 1 Timothy 1:15

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6

"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all,..” 1Timothy 2:5-6

“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:13-14

“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” John 20:31