Jesus' suffering on the cross is the epitome of redemptive suffering. He willing suffered because He loves us. This came to mind, tonight, as I froze my butt off, watching my granddaughter play softball. The game didn't get over till 8:30 pm. The field's lights were on. It was dark! I was wrapped in a blanket and couldn't stop shivering.
Why did I do it? That's what parents and grandparents do for their loved ones. They suffer out of love. This also is redemptive suffering.
Besides the fact, that even though these girls are sixth graders, I don't see any improvement in their playing, since they played Tee Ball. When they throw; they overthrow. They never catch anything. Their pitchers walk everybody because they can't find the strike zone. OY. See, redemptive suffering.
