The Story Of Tree
He Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree.
1 Peter 2:24
A dear friend of mine, loaned me a book of poem to read of which she was the author entitled 'Anyone Can Draw A Tree,' sadly, no longer in print. But this reminded me that one of the earliest Christian poems in English literature is “The Dream of the Rood.” The word rood comes from the Old English word rod or pole and refers to the cross on which Christ was crucified. In the poem the crucifixion story is retold from the perspective of the cross. When the tree learns that it is to be used to kill the Son of God, it rejects the idea of being used in this way. But Christ enlists the help of the tree to provide redemption for all who will believe on Him.
In the garden of Eden, a tree was the source of the forbidden fruit that our spiritual parents tasted, causing sin to enter the human race. And when the Son of God shed His blood as the ultimate sacrifice for all of humanity’s sin, He was nailed to a tree on our behalf. Christ, “He Himself, bore our sins in His own body on the tree” (1 Peter 2:24).
The cross is the turning point for all who trust Christ for salvation. And ever since the crucifixion, it has become a remarkable symbol that represents the sacrificial death of the Son of God for our deliverance from sin and death. The cross is the inexpressibly wonderful evidence of God’s love for us.
Bible Reading
Colossians 1:15–20.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, Thank You for the blood stained cross where my Saviour Jesus atoned for my sin. Whenever I see the cross, I praise You for Your Son, who gave His life for me in love. Amen.
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