It was like a scene from a horror movie.
A guy was standing at the ketchup station in Chik-Fil-A.
He accidentally knocked his french fries off the tray!
They slid across the floor like waffle shaped hockey pucks.
The man gathered up the fallen fries and returned to the counter.
He said to the girl behind the cash register, “I dropped my french fries on the floor. Can you replace them for me?”
She replaced them, of course.
Because… Chik-Fil-A.
But is it the duty of a restaurant to replace spilled french fries?
It is not.
Spilled fries were a consequence of the man’s carelessness.
Legally, replacing them was his responsibility.
When Chik-Fil-A replaced the fries, the company took responsibility for his loss.
The french fry shortage was no longer the man’s problem.
Chik-Fil-A paid his debt.
The restaurant acted as if they had dumped the fries.
The cashier even said, “My pleasure,” as she handed him the new carton.
That’s the gospel.
I dump my french fries for many reasons.
Sometimes, I even do it intentionally.
When I walk to the counter, Jesus is always behind the cash register.
He fixes the mess I made.
There is no way Jesus owes me french fries.
I’m definitely ripping Him off.
What’s most amazing is…He knows I’m doing it.
And He keeps saying, “My pleasure!”
13 Responses
This might be my new favorite gospel analogy. Thanks John!
This is great, John.
That’s an example most people can relate to. Of course, there is a question. Chick-Fil-A wants a return customer. What does God want from us? Why would He have his Son suffer in our place on that cross? What is his motive? He loves us??? That much? Incomprehensible, but Jesus did die on that cross. Then He rose from the dead.
Maybe God wants return customers too!?
LOL. Love this!
Yep, we have nothing to do with grace.”Jesus paid it all ,all to him I owe”…
And He keeps saying, “My pleasure!”
Love this. All in good humor, but that’s actually my test of a good pastor. I always listen carefully for words that demonstrate that understanding. Not everybody gets it. We were just talking about this very idea last night. Sadly, no french fries.
Awesome analogy. The Gospel, it’s just that simple
John! I’m all verklempt. You hit me in the feels. Now I gotta fix my makeup.
Sweet illustration of our loving Servant King 😊
Yes, but He also said, “Why do you call me Lord, Lot and do not the things which I say” ? Obedience to the Word is key to the Christian walk. We all are sinners and fall short of the glory of God. I thank God that we have Jesus as Savior. Knowing his mercy and grace, we should all stay surrendered to His will and obey the Word! After all, He is the Word made flesh!
Right.
I can only stretch the french fry analogy so far.
Of course, especially since French fries are inherently non-stretchy. You want fries with that?
As I posted below, I like your analogy, so much so you brightened the end of my night-nap, so I don’t look like Emmi on the pot. I appreciate the warm-hearted continuation in my awakening process, thank you, John. 😊