Sunday School Stories : The Little Seed and the Big Tree

Once upon a time, in a bright and colorful garden, there was a tiny seed named Sam. Sam was small, almost too small to see. He lived in the soil, deep in the ground, surrounded by other seeds. Sam would often look up and see the tall trees swaying in the wind above him. “I want to be like them,” he thought. “I want to be big and strong like those trees.”

One sunny day, the gardener came to the garden. He smiled at all the little seeds, and with gentle hands, he began to plant each one in the soil. Sam felt nervous as he was placed in the earth, but the gardener spoke softly, “Don’t worry, little one. I will take care of you. You are special, and I know you will grow into something beautiful.”

Days went by, and Sam could feel himself changing. At first, it was just a tiny sprout poking out of the ground. “Is this what it’s like to grow?” Sam wondered. “I thought I’d be a big tree by now.”

But as time went on, Sam’s little sprout turned into a small plant. He still wasn’t as big as the other trees, and sometimes he felt discouraged. “Maybe I’ll never be as tall as them,” he thought. “Maybe I’m too small.”

One day, an old wise tree nearby spoke to Sam. “Don’t be discouraged, little seed. You’re growing just the way you need to.”

“How do you know?” Sam asked, looking up at the tall tree.

The tree smiled. “I once was a small seed, too. I grew slowly, and it took time. But with patience, I became strong. It wasn’t always easy, but I trusted the gardener. He knew what I needed to become the tree I am today.”

Sam was confused. “But the trees are so tall! I’ll never be that big.”

The tree laughed gently. “You don’t need to be like me, little one. You only need to grow in the way the gardener has planned for you. Each tree and plant has its own path. Some grow tall and strong like me, and others might stay small, but each one is special. Trust the gardener, and you will become exactly who you’re meant to be.”

Sam smiled, feeling better. He looked at the sun shining down and thought about the gardener’s care. Slowly, he grew taller, just like the other plants, but in his own way, and he felt proud. As he grew, he understood that his journey was different from the big tree’s, but it was just as important.

Just like Sam, we might sometimes feel small or wonder why we’re not like others. But God, our gardener, has a special plan for each of us. He knows just how we should grow, and He will take care of us every step of the way.

Moral of the Story: Trust in God’s plan for your life, and know that you are growing exactly as He wants you to. Each one of us is special in God’s eyes.