Prayer – Lord, You have promised to never abandon me…and I hold You to that promise. You felt abandoned while You hung on the cross—but I hope to never have to feel that because on that cross You paid the price for my sin…and all the people everywhere throughout history. What an awesome gift. Freedom from sin—guilt removed. My heart rejoices and I know that I will be filled with joy…forever. Thank you…thank you…thank you! I continually seek You and I praise You today…and always. You are so worthy of praise. Please continue to reveal Yourself to me…showing me something in Psalm 22 that I have never seen before. Please bless those who struggle with life…and especially the families and friends of those who will be coming Home to You soon. Give them strength and peace. They trust You.
Jesus on the Cross Holy Family Shrine - Nebraska My God...why have you abandoned me? |
Meditate. Consider what Jesus did for you on that cross.
Have you ever felt abandoned…abandoned by God? Abandoned by
anyone? That is how Jesus felt while He hung on the cross—carrying the weight
of the whole world’s sin…all alone. No one was there to rescue Him. Alone and
rejected.
This Psalm is thought to be depicting Jesus on the cross
since He quoted the first couple of verses as He actually hung on the cross. It
must have been excruciatingly painful—physically and spiritually. Doctors have
studied and reported the agonizing effects of crucifixion on the body. Additionally,
Jesus felt rejected by His own Father…our Heavenly Father. What a plan! Here’s
my Son—let Him be the sacrifice so that mankind can be holy and pure. It was a
glorious plan…and Jesus fulfilled it. As recorded in John 19:30, His last words
were…It is finished. Not only was His work on earth complete…His job was
done—but all mankind was saved for eternity…if they believed and lived an
obedient life. It is exciting that David recognized and wrote about future
generations hearing about the Lord. Babes in arms to teens leaving for college—that
is a good place to begin to hear of the wonders—the healings, the miracles, and
the obedient life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He will never abandon
us—He promised. He always and obediently keeps His promises. If you don’t know
Jesus…seek Him. If you don’t know Jesus, have you felt abandoned?
Verses of Salvation ~ Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be
merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with
me." And my heart responds, "LORD, I am coming." Do not turn
your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my
helper. Don't leave me now; don't abandon me, O God of my salvation! Psalm
27:7-9
Memory Verse of the Week ~ But now, O Jacob, listen
to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, "Do
not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.”
Isaiah 43:1
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