Dreams of trees

Heard an interesting homily this morning, thought I'd share it with ye socks.

Three trees were standing around, as they typically do, talking about their dreams: an olive tree, an oak tree, and a pine tree.

The olive tree said its dream was to have its wood used to build a treasure chest. The oak tree said its dream was to have its wood used to build a ship that would carry noble men beyond the seas. And, the pine tree said its dream was to have its wood used to make signs to point the way for travelers.

Well, as dreams so often go, the dreamers were (at least initially) disappointed.

The olive tree was used to make a trough at a humble barn. The oak tree was used to make a simple rowboat. And, the pine tree was cut up into timber and piled-up in an army camp.

But, their dreams were not dashed.

The trough (sometimes called a "manger") was eventually used as a cradle that did in fact hold the greatest of treasures.

The rowboat eventually carried the king of kings over the Sea of Galilee.

And, the timber was used to fashion a cross that was set up as a sign that continues to guide wayward folks to this day.

So, I guess the message ye socks may take from all this is that, even when your dreams don't come true exactly as you envisioned them, they may yet come to fruition according to a bigger plan . . .

Chew on that the rest of this fine Sunday!