My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help? (Psalm 22:1; NLT).
“Why have you cast me aside?
I’m the servant of all!”
“Why have you left me alone,
And don’t hear when I call?”
“Why have you given me up,
Though my life has been hard?”
“I’ve done the best that I could,
But my way has been barred.”
“Why have you thrown me away?
Father, please heed my cry.”
“Why have you left me behind,
When I’m going to die?”
“Why have you let my hand go
As the end draws so near?”
Jesus, you suffered for us –
And we know you are here.
Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps (1 Peter 2:21; NIV).
Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” (Matthew 14:27; NLT).
References:
He has barred my way with blocks of stone (Lamentations 3:1-9; NIV).
Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me” (John 20:29; NLT).
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin (Hebrews 4:15; NLT).
Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us (Colossians 3:11; NLT).
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world (John 16:33; NLT).
Be sure of this: I am with you always (Matthew 28:20; NLT).
Additional readings:
Isaiah 53
Lamentations 3
Psalm 23
Mark 4
Matthew 14
John 11