Scripture Reading:
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46)
Reflection:
These poignant words were uttered by Jesus from the cross, yet they echo back to David during his own times of deep anguish.
Jesus was forsaken so that we would never have to face forsakenness ourselves. God the Father turned away from His Son when He bore our sins on the cross.
David expressed in Psalm 22:4-6, “Our fathers trusted You, and You delivered them; they cried out to You and were saved; in You they trusted and were not disappointed.” We can picture David lamenting, “I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people.” He certainly experienced deep suffering. Yet, our Lord endured an even greater anguish. Imagine the Good Shepherd declaring, “I am a worm.” He took on this lowly state for our sake so that we could be welcomed as children of God.
We cannot be forsaken because our Savior was forsaken in our stead. His promise assures us that He will never leave or abandon us. His abiding presence is with us always. Furthermore, His purpose is to work all things together for good for those who love Him.
What is that purpose? To shape us into the likeness of His Son. David’s life serves as a beautiful foreshadowing of Christ, and his suffering was part of that process. Amidst your trials, remember: God will not forsake you.
In difficult times, your feelings and circumstances may lead you to believe that God has abandoned you. Yet, the Bible reassures us that He will never forsake His own. The next time you feel alone, remind yourself that God is faithful to His Word and is working to mold you into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ.
“In the depths of despair, remember that you are never forsaken; for in Christ’s suffering, we find our assurance of hope and the promise of His abiding presence.”
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your unfailing presence in my life. I am grateful that You are always with me, even when I forget to call on You for help. You are the one true God, and I draw strength from knowing I can rely on You in every circumstance.
Lord, I acknowledge that there are times when my faith wavers and I feel overwhelmed by my struggles. In those moments of doubt, remind me of Your faithfulness and love. Help me to trust in Your promises, even when the path ahead seems unclear.
Please continue to draw me closer to You, filling my heart with peace that surpasses all understanding. Strengthen me with Your Holy Word, so that I may find guidance and comfort in Your truth. Teach me to lean on You in times of trial, and to rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for my good.
As I walk through life’s challenges, let my faith shine as a testament to Your grace. Help me to reflect Your love to those around me, sharing the hope I have in You. I love You, Lord, and I commit my life into Your hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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