The Three Trees...a legend...retold by Jodi

Three trees growing on a mountain top , stood and dreamed of what they would become.

The first tree wanted to be the most beautiful treasure chest in the world.

The second tree wanted to be a mighty ship that would carry Kings all over the world.

The third tree wanted to be the tallest tree in the world, so people would raise their eyes up to heaven.

Many years later a woodcutter climbed the mountain and chopped down the trees.

The first tree was made into a feed box for hungry farm animals.

The second tree was sent to a shipyard and crafted into a small fishing boat.

The third tree was cut into beams and left in a lumberyard.

Time passed.

One magical night, a young mother placed her newborn baby in the feed box,and the tree new he was holding the most precious treasure in the world.

More time passed.

One evening in a crowded fishing boat, a dangerous storm appeared.They were sure to sink, but a passenger stood up, stretched out his hand and said,"peace". The storm stopped. The tree knew instantly he was carrying the King of all Kings.

Not long after, the third tree was pulled from the woodpile. The tree was horrified when soldiers nailed a man's hands and feet to her.

The following Sunday morning, the earth trembled with joy.

All the trees dreams came true, the first tree held the greatest of treasure, the second tree carried the most powerful King and when we see the third tree we raise ourselves to almighty God.