Matthew 27: 45-46, Psalm 22, Ephesians 1:6
The agony was so unbearable! Now the son in darkness cried out Eli Eli lama sabachani? Meaning My God, my God why have you forsaken me? Those were very sorrowful words as Jesus suffered physical and psychological pain as he was ridiculed amidst torture by those whom he was saving by his actions. But he focused on the deal at hand and that is laying the foundation of our salvation.
Now to forsake is to turn away, withdraw or seize from pursuing something. But why would God do that to his own son? As we human wouldnt even do that to our own children. It was strange to see that the source of all love turns away from his own son. But it was necessary because in doing that the fullness of God’s love for humanity was realized. This tells us how much God values us.
Brethren, the day Christ was crucified meant a lot to us. It should also be a happy day for those who are looking forward to God's salvation. God, in accordance with his justice, protects this salvation. That is in the aftermath of Jesus' condemnation, we were found not guilty. He became forsaken so we could be accepted in the beloved. Halleluyah!
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