Christian Stories For Kids: The Stranger In The Garden
This is a story about a gardener and his experience with a
stranger in his garden. Do you tell lies to cover your wrong actions? Read on
to see what really happened.
Christian Stories For Kids: The Stranger In The Garden
A long time ago, there once lived a man. He had a very large
garden in which he planted different kinds of fruit which he looked after until
they had fruits. He had a pressing need in his family and thought of harvesting
the fruits and selling them for money.
On a cool day, the man and his son were picking fruits from the
garden for sale when the man noticed a stranger in the garden picking fruits.
“Hello! Who are you and what are you doing on my tree? The man said angrily.
Are you not scared of stealing from me? He continued.
The stranger didn’t say a word to the man but kept his cool while
sitting on the tree. This act angered the man as the stranger kept picking his
fruits. “I have nurtured and taken care of these trees for a whole year!” he
shouted. “Who are you to pick my fruits without permission,” he questioned
again. Come down at once before I unleash my anger on you.
“On what ground should I come down,” replied the stranger. This
whole garden belongs to God and I am a servant of God, therefore, I have the
power to pick as many fruits as I want. You have no right to interfere in the
matters of God and his servant.
The answers from the stranger surprised the gardener. He came up
with a plan and politely asked the stranger to climb down from the tree.
Immediately the stranger touched the ground the gardener held him and tied him
to the tree. He found a stick and started beating the stranger. “Why are you
abusing me in this manner? You have no right whatsoever!” screamed the
stranger.
This even angered the gardener the more and he kept beating the
stranger. “Are you not afraid of God?” said the stranger. “What did I do to you
that you beat me in such a manner?” He continued. But, the gardener paid no
attention to him. “The stick in my hand is God’s own and I am his servant. I am
doing his work and you have no right to interfere in the matters of God and his
servant”, replied the gardener.
The stranger finally said,“ I am sorry for taking your fruits,
Please, don’t beat me again. This garden belongs to you and I am very sorry for
not seeking your permission before taking fruits from it. Please forgive me for
behaving in such a manner.”
The gardener pitied him and untied him. “Never use the name of God
to cover up your evil actions,” said the gardener.
Telling lies will never set you free. If the stranger had told the
gardener he needed some fruits, don’t you think the gardener would have helped
him? Lies complicate issues. Feel free to tell us your thoughts below. Visit
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