ABANDONED

Matthew 27:45-46

From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).

3 Right Responses When You Feel Abandoned by God

1. Remind yourself God loves you and is with you.

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 NIV\

1. Because God is with you, you’re not alone.  

… and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20

2. Because God is with you, take your hard questions to God.

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:15-16 NLT

3.Because God is with you, take your hard questions to God.

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. Hebrews 4:15-16 NLT

4.Because God is with you, this season is a part of your story, not the entire story.

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 ESV

2. Turn “Why, God?” into “What, God?”

Ask God: What do You want to teach me?

Even though Jesus was God’s Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. Hebrews 5:8 NLT

Ask God: What do You want to do in me?

… or because of these surpassingly great revelations. Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 NIV

Ask God: What do You want to do through me?

… fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 NIV

3. When you can’t trace God’s hand, trust God’s heart.

Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Then he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 NIV

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV

… “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 NIV

and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us … Ephesians 3:20 NKJV

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV

THIS WEEK

What bold prayers, questions, or concerns do you have for God?

How can you approach Him with these things this week?

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