Why Have You Forsaken Me?
At noon the whole country became dark. This darkness
continued until three o'clock. At three o'clock Jesus cried
with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani." This
means, "My God, my God, why have you left me alone?"
-- Mark 15:33-34 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
As Jesus died, this is the hour of darkness. While the time may be
noon, all light seemed snuffed out of the world as Jesus faces the
ridicule, mockery, shame, brutality, and humiliation alone. He felt as
if he was absolutely abandoned. But read Psalm 22, the Psalm Jesus
partially quoted on the Cross. Notice how it speaks of feeling
absolutely abandoned and completely surrounded by enemies. Then read
how it finishes -- "Future generations will also serve him. Our
children will hear about the wonders of the Lord. His righteous acts
will be told to those yet unborn. They will hear about everything he
has done." In the middle of humanity's worst moment, Jesus looks beyond
the horror with the eyes of faith. He will be faithful even though he
feels alone. He will endure the Cross for those who need his grace. He
will trust that the God he honors with his death will also be the
Father who will bring him victory.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Almighty God, my Abba Father, please give me the kind of faith that
Jesus had. I want to be able to obey and bring you glory even when I
feel abandoned and forsaken. Give me that kind of courage. Empower me
with that kind of trust. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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