The Parable of the Stone (not in the Bible)
by: Elisabeth Elliot
One day Jesus said to his disciples: “I’d like you to carry a stone for
me.” He didn’t give any explanation. So the disciples looked around
for a stone to carry, and Peter, being the practical sort, sought out
the smallest stone he could possibly find. After all, Jesus didn’t give
any regulations for weight and size! So he put it in his pocket.
Jesus then said: “Follow me.” He led them on a journey. About noontime
Jesus had everyone sit down. He waved his hands and all the stone
turned to bread. He said, “Now it’s time for lunch.” In a few seconds,
Peter’s lunch was over. When lunch was done Jesus told them to stand
up. He sad again, “I’d like you to carry a stone for me.” This time
Peter said, “Aha! Now I get it!” So he looked around and saw a small
boulder. He hoisted it on his back and it was painful, it made him
stagger. But he said, “I can’t wait for supper.” Jesus then said:
“Follow me.” He led them on a journey, with Peter barely able to keep
up. Around supper time Jesus led them to the side of a river. He said,
“Now everyone throw your stones into the water.” They did. Then he
said, “Follow me,” and began to walk. Peter and the others looked at
him dumbfounded.
Jesus sighed and said,
“Don’t you remember what I
asked you to do? Who were you carrying the stone for?”
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