I went to the orthopedist last week and he told me that my kneecap was loaded with arthritis. I guess I know what my Lenten penance is. Sometimes it isn't too bad and at other times, I have excruciating pain.
When I went to bed last night, the pain was horrible. I put an ice pack on my knee and tried to go to sleep but to no avail. I finally took an NSAID which I don't like to take but I had no choice.
Today, I was meditating on the pain. I thought about how much it hurt and then I thought about Jesus on the crucifix. I could barely stand the pain in one knee; what did Jesus feel? I don't think anyone can fathom it except maybe those who have been truly tortured. Because that is what happened to Jesus. He was tortured. It went way beyond a crucifixion.
And then you think about how He took on all this pain because of our sin. I can barely stand the shame. I know I will sin again but I hope I can remember my shame and the torture that Jesus bore for us.
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