“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Psalm 22:1 ESV).
David wrote this Messianic psalm that prophesied not only what Christ would say on the cross but the manner of His death as well. For centuries before the Romans had devised the torture of crucifixion, David described it some detail in this psalm. Psalm 22 contains several of the over 300 Messianic prophecies found in the Old Testament.
The psalm points to Jesus, the Son of David, who took our place. He took our sin, our separation, and our death. He offers us His righteousness, His relationship with the Father and eternal life. He that had never experienced a moment of separation from the Father was forsaken for our sakes. So that He cried out in anguish, fulfilling the Scripture and expressing His real agony. Yet, the Father raised Him up on the third day, and in the same way He shall raise up all those who believe in Him in the Last Day.
Christ Jesus was forsaken that we might be accepted.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we believe in Your Son Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and for the gift of eternal life. We are accepted by You as Your very own children. Now through Jesus, you have promised to never leave nor forsake us. Thank You, Lord. Strengthen us this day to live for You. In Jesus’ name, amen.