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A Cry from the Cross

Jesus cried out in a loud voice … “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”— Matthew 27:46

We cannot know, for certain, exactly what is happening among the Persons of the Trinity at this point. The way Jesus is said to have "cried out" and the reaction of bystanders suggests intense emotion Mark 15:34. In some way, beyond our complete understanding, Jesus is experiencing a straining of His connection to God the Father, as He takes on the sins of mankind (2 Corinthians 5:21; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Habakkuk 1:13; John 1:29).

One of the things established here that we can see is that God cannot look at sin. Indeed, sin has its deadly consequences and sin must be punished; “for the wages of sin is death” Romans 6:23. And the eternal bond which knit together the Father and Son was severed for the first time. And for three of the deepest and darkest hours of history, Jesus the beloved and anointed Son of God hung on the cross as our kinsman Redeemer paying the price in full, for our sins. God looked away from the Son of His love when He became our sin substitute, taking the sin and guilt upon Himself in our stead. Yes! Jesus endured the cross, was made a curse for us and felt the full flood of God's righteous wrath upon Him for your sin and for mine too.

Truly our Saviour was a Man of deep sorrows and acquainted with inexpressible grief. Jesus went through all these for the redemption of mankind. Praise His holy name. Halleluiah!

PRAYER

Lord, I am truly thankful for my salvation. Help me show forth my thanks and love, as a living sacrifice for you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE

Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative

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