Magnificent Life

"God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." 2 Corinthians 5:21 In this devotion's first part, we explore three of Jesus' final words on the cross. Where He asks for forgiveness for those crucifying him, assures a criminal of paradise, and entrusts his mother to John. However, Today's devotion focuses on the final four of Jesus' seven last words on the cross: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?", "I thirst", "It is finished", and "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”. As we delve into the final four statements, we discover a tapestry woven with pain, hope, and ultimate redemption. The fourth statement from Jesus on the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34) is perhaps one of the most heart-wrenching cries in Scripture. In this moment of despair, Jesus identifies with our feelings of abandonment and isolation. It’s a reminder tha