Comments on: Why have you forsaken me?

By: Rodney Reedy

Rodney Reedy — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:02:56 +0000

If Jesus death was to satisfy the payment for sin and sinfulness, which is eternal separation from God, then where is the total separation from God in Jesus’ death for all eternity. This question has bothered me throughout my life. I want the truth, I am a Christian, and this is one question I seek to know an answer to , if one can be and be allowed according to God’ infinite wisdom and for me to completely understand . I believe God’s work was completed on the cross for me to be reconciled to him by the death and resurrection of Christ, of which my question here is not challenging, I only seek to understand something more fully.

By: Scott Stocking

Scott Stocking — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:59:58 +0000

See my post from this past Sunday (March 20, 2011) on this statement (http://sundaymorninggreekblog.wordpress.com). I believe Jesus quotes this verse not because he feels forsaken, but because he wants to call to mind all of Psalm 22, both the predictions of his Passion and the promises of deliverance. Psalm 22 sums up the events leading up to and including his crucifixion.
Peace.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:15:53 +0000

Thank you

By: mikeraburn

mikeraburn — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:27:00 +0000

B Marewo,
I saw your comment as I was traveling down to Florida to speak at the funeral of my 30 year old cousin. He died unexpectedly. I have been praying for you since then.
All I know to tell you is that God most certainly does have a part for you in his kingdom and he will show you that in time. Waiting is hard (I still don’t like it) but God will prove faithful.
I have 5 kids and I know how hard it can be (believe me I know), but it will also be one of the greatest joys of your life. I am a long way from a perfect dad (or even a good dad on some days) but they love me like no one else ever has or could. Yours will love you like that too – almost as much as you love them. Sometimes I think my heart will explode with how much love I feel for my kids. Stick with it, I promise it’s worth it.
I also know what you mean about losing everything. I have worked over 30 different jobs (and I’m only 40!), some very successful, some where I didn’t get paid nearly enough for the effort I put in. I have built up a life and seen it go away. You do find out who your real friends are in those times, which used to bug me, but now I see that as the one benefit. You’re better off without false friends or half-friends.
So, I’m going to keep praying for you. Praying that God will show his love to you plainly, praying that all those thoughts of not being an adequate husband and father will be silenced, praying that you will find strength to get back up again, praying that God will send you one true friend.
Mike

By: JP

JP — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:11:44 +0000

Take care B Marewo. No doubt we are in troubled times and not always do we understand, but hang in there. After the third blow this year I sought professional help and it can really make a difference. In addition to this writing speaking to me from on high, I also found comfort from Clarissa Pinkola Estes – Letter to a Young Activist.

By: B Marewo

B Marewo — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:31:04 +0000

Thank you for your well researched and informative article. l too recently lost all l had to “trusted” friends. I feel God has no part for me in his kingdom. My wife is pregnant and l am thinking of abandoning her coz the burden is too great for me to stand. This is the third time l have lost all l have worked for. All l think about are suicidal thoughts. My so called friends only want me coz they know they can benefit from my misfortunes.

By: John Baptist Ralph

John Baptist Ralph — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:18:16 +0000

Very reassuring. I just needed just that.

By: John Baptist Ralph

John Baptist Ralph — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:17:13 +0000

It is refreshing and reassuring.I just needed that.

By: JP

JP — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:09:22 +0000

Thank you. This helped a lot. I agree, just needed a reminder. I appreciate the bringing it back to relationship and humanity.

By: Danielle H

Danielle H — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:46:30 +0000

thank you. I needed that.