Jesus endured the cross. Hebrews 12:2

Crash!  The snowmobile went through the ice, throwing father and son into the freezing waters.  

The father got out quickly - but where was the son?  Diving back into the black water, the man finally found the boy.

Later, in hospital, that brave Dad had the tips of his fingers removed because of frostbite.  But nothing could hide his joy.  His son was safe.

Even though Jesus suffered on the cross, He knew that joy would follow because His death brought life to us.

Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for loving me enough to die for me.  Amen.