The Fig tree is seen in the life of Christ. He used it as an example of the rejection of the Jewish people of their Messiah, Himself.
The Sycamore tree is also found in Christ’s life. It was the tree Zacchaeas climbed up so he could see Jesus as He passed by. He wound up with Jesus as a guest for lunch.
Palm branches are connected with Jesus triumphal entry into Jesusalem on Palm Sunday. All the people praised and worshipped Him.
A flower, although not mentioned in the Bible, is closely associated with the resurrection of Jesus. I speak of the Easter lily. Its’ blooming each spring testifies to Christ victory over death, hell and the grave.
Here is my nomination for another bloom to commemorate Christ. I’ll call it the ‘Good Friday Blossom.’ It’s the Dogwood tree. The tree itself is slender, hard, and twisted which speaks of the suffering of Christ on the cross. Its blossom has two long petals and two short petals which form a cross. In the center of the outer ridge is what looks like nail prints, brown with rust and stained with blood. The heart of the flower appears as a crown of thorns. It is the perfect symbol of the sufferings of the Savior.
The earth and all that is in it testifies of Christ!
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