And when they came to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him,
and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.
Then Jesus said, “Father forgive them, for they do not know not what they do.”
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Was the cross Jesus was crucified on made of dogwood? We don’t know for sure, but this narrative is a comforting one ~
At the time of the crucifixion, the dogwood had reached the size of the mighty oak tree. So strong and firm was the wood that it was chosen as the timber for Jesus’ cross.
To be used for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the dogwood. While nailed upon it, Jesus sensed this, and in his compassion said. “Because of your pity for my suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used for a cross. Henceforth, it shall be slender, bent, and twisted, and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross–two long and two short petals.
“In the center of the outer edge of each petal will be the print of nails. In the center of the flower, stained with blood, will be a crown of thorns so that all who see it will remember.”
From “Sower’s Seeds Aplenty: Fourth Planting” via Apple Seeds
