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“Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
“Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
Have you ever been guilty of asking this question? Life will bring seasons when even the most faithful believer feels abandoned. This question Why have You forsaken me? “Was asked by Jesus Himself on the cross. If Jesus felt it, then we too may walk through times of darkness where God feels distant. But there’s a deeper truth behind that cry.
Jesus Understands Our Pain
Hebrews 4:15 tells us, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses…” On the cross, Jesus bore the full weight of sin and separation so that we never have to be truly forsaken. His cry reflects the emotional, physical, and spiritual agony He carried for our sake. We must realize that Jesus also endured pain.
The Silence of God is Not the Absence of God
In moments of grief, illness, betrayal, or despair, God may feel far away. Psalm 22 begins with the question but ends in praise. Sometimes, we only feel forsaken, our emotions are real, but not always reliable. Isaiah 49:15-16 reminds us “I will not forget you. See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands…” Have you ever been in a season where God seemed silent, only to later realize He was carrying you the whole time?
God Does His Deepest Work in the Dark
Growth often happens in the soil of sorrow. In Romans 8:28 it says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” The cross looked like defeat, but it was the path to resurrection. Your current trial might be the setup for God’s greatest work in your life. Don’t let silence fool you. God may be working on something you can’t yet see. So, we need to stay rooted.
You Are Not Forsaken—You Are Held
Deuteronomy 31:6 gives us hope that “He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Feelings of abandonment are real, but they are not final. Faith is not the absence of question; it is the presence of trust.
We can always be honest with God. He welcomes our questions, our pain, and our tears. Even Jesus asked “why.” Always remember he loves hearing our prayers not only of thanksgiving but also our cries of sorrow.
Robby Cable
Providence Church of Christ
