What's In Your Hole?

I have a friend in Spartanburg who is for the lack of better terms...crazy. His name is James Stukes and he lives life to the fullest. Anyway he called me yesterday and wanted to tell me a story. He thought it might be blog-worthy, so here we go.

He and his wife were in Belks over the weekend and this random guy just walked up to them and gave them a washer. A flat metal washer. James said whats this all about. And the guy proceeded to tell them that the washer he held represented us. And just like the washer has a hole in it, so do we. God made all of us with a hole and there is only one thing we can put in this hole that will complete us in the eyes of God. He went on to tell him how some people try to put everything under the sun from money, booze, etc. They only give temporary satisfaction, but that the real filler is Jesus Christ. The hole in our lives is designed especially for Jesus and he wanted to know if the hole in James was filled with Jesus.

This guy went on to tell James to put the washer on his key ring to remind him everyday that there are all kind of different things trying to fill this hole, but it was designed specifically for Jesus.

What a simple way to share our faith. Are you willing to give this a try? I think at the local hardware store you can get 100 flat washers for around 50 cents. Everyone can afford this and you just put a few in your pocket everyday and when you feel led just reach in your pocket and present someone with a washer. It really is that easy. God will give you the words. And so what if someone thinks you are crazy. You may be planting a seed that will lead to that person finding Jesus. Nothing holds someones attention better than something they can touch while you talk to them.

Has Jesus filled the hole in your life this morning or are you still trying to stuff it with temporary fillers? If He has, will take a step out of the box and buy some washers and use this simple illustration to share the love of Jesus?

Have a Blessed Day!!!