Matthew 27:45–49; Luke 23:46 “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” … “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” At the ninth hour, darkness covered the land and Jesus cried out, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” These words were not the groan of a mere martyr crushed by physical pain. No. In that … Continue reading The Loud Cry That Silenced Death
why have you forsaken me
Why have you forsaken me?
If you feel like crying out to God, “Why have you forsaken me,” you would do well to reflect on and remember Jesus’ prayer and fourth word from the cross from Psalm 22:1. When you call out to God from the depths of your own despair, remember to whom you are calling. Jesus was there … Continue reading Why have you forsaken me?