Reflections on Jesus’ Fourth Saying from the Cross!
~ Mark 15:34
Today is Maundy Thursday—a sacred pause in Holy Week where we remember the humility of Christ at the Last Supper, His act of servanthood, and His commandment that we love one another.
It’s on this day, with reverence and reflection, that I was invited to share on one of the most haunting yet holy sayings of Jesus from the cross:
“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”
~Mark 15:34
This moment wasn’t just about physical suffering. It was a glimpse into the weight of divine silence. Jesus, the sinless one, was bearing the full consequence of sin—separation. Not because the Father stopped loving Him, but because He stood in our place.
But even in that anguish, Jesus was fulfilling prophecy (Psalm 22) and ministering hope through His pain. His cry echoed the cries of every heart that’s ever felt abandoned, unseen, or unheard.
This was not just His cry.
It was ours—through Him.
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What This Teaches Us
• God is still present in silence. Jesus felt forsaken, but He was never unloved.
• Your cry has purpose. Even in agony, Jesus was pointing people to the Word.
• Abandonment became atonement. What looked like rejection was actually redemption.
Because Jesus was temporarily separated, we are eternally connected.
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Poetic Reflection: The Cry That Covered Me
My God, My God—He cried aloud,
Beneath the weight, beneath the cloud.
Forsaken, bruised, for sin He bore,
To open wide salvation’s door.
He felt the silence, dark and deep,
So we’d have peace and perfect sleep.
No voice from Heaven, no rescue call—
Still, He endured it all for all.
A moment’s distance, an eternal gain,
Love wrapped in sacrifice and pain.
His cry was real, His hurt was true,
But through that cry—He carried you.
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Final Witness
If you’re in a silent season—keep crying out.
God can handle your questions. Even Jesus asked, “why?”
He sees. He hears. He knows. And He’s near—even when He seems quiet.
And if this is your first time doing something God has called you to do—like it was for me this morning—just trust Him to lead. He doesn’t need your perfection. He just needs your yes.
Wake up, witness the power of the cross, and remember:
What felt like abandonment was preparation for elevation.
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Brief Prayer
Lord, in the silence of our own suffering, help us remember the cry of Your Son. Remind us that we are never truly forsaken. Strengthen our faith, steady our hearts, and draw us closer to You—even when we don’t understand. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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