The Tale of Three Trees

 


The Tale of Three Trees

In a beautiful forest, there were three tall trees dreaming of what they wanted to become. The first tree dreamed of being crafted into a treasure chest to hold valuable treasures. The second tree wished to be turned into a mighty ship, carrying powerful kings and queens across the seas. The third tree aspired to be the tallest tree in the forest, pointing to the heavens and close to God.

Years passed, and one day, woodcutters came to the forest. They felled the first tree and took it to a carpenter, who made it into a simple feeding trough for animals. The second tree was cut down and turned into a small fishing boat, not the grand ship it had hoped for. The third tree was cut into pieces and left in a lumberyard.

Many more years went by, and the trough that was once the first tree held a newborn baby. The baby was placed in the trough in a stable because there was no proper crib. The trough became a manager, and the first tree realized that it had held the greatest treasure of all—Jesus Christ.

The small fishing boat that was once the second tree was used by a fisherman on a calm sea. One day, a great storm came, and a weary traveler was on the boat. The traveler calmed the storm and helped the fishermen catch an abundance of fish. The second tree realized that it had carried the King of Kings.

The pieces of the third tree that were left in the lumberyard seemed forgotten until a group of men picked them up and assembled them into a rough wooden cross. The cross was used for a criminal's execution. However, the third tree knew that its purpose was profound—it had become the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, bringing salvation to the world.

And so, the three trees came to understand that their dreams were fulfilled in ways they hadn't expected. Their roles were more significant and meaningful than they could have imagined. The story teaches that sometimes our plans and dreams may not unfold as we initially envision, but the outcomes can hold greater purpose and significance in the grand design of life.

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