“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – Psalm 22:1
Psalm 22 is not just a cry of anguish from David—it is a prophetic picture of Jesus on the Cross. Long before Jesus walked the earth, David penned words that would be fulfilled in striking detail at Calvary.
Psalm 22: A Foretelling of the Cross
David’s words echo the very agony Jesus spoke from the Cross. The chapter goes on to describe:
- Being despised and mocked by people
- Piercing of hands and feet
- Division of garments among enemies
David cried:
- “Far from saving me…”
- “You do not answer.”
- “I find no rest.”
God could have intervened—but He didn’t.
Why? Because Jesus was carrying our sins.
God’s Purpose in the Silence
“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
—2 Corinthians 5:21
God forsook Jesus momentarily so He would never have to forsake you. Jesus became sin for us, so we might be made righteous through Him.
Let us begin this day in deep gratitude for the Savior who suffered, so we could be made whole.
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord, thank You for Jesus. Thank You for loving us so deeply that You were willing to forsake Your own Son so we could be forgiven. Help us live in the righteousness Jesus secured for us. May our lives reflect His sacrifice. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Two Songs to Start Your Day
🎵 Alan Jackson – The Old Rugged Cross (Live)
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-JS9P8d2iOc?si=IobDpR2esq6mNowN
🎵 Psalm 61:1-4 – Hear My Cry, O God (Esther Mui)
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3CRTY1xb0NE?si=WtLNMoNfPXP8Un23
Call to Action
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I pray that my life will reflect his sacrifice!