Matthew 27:46
“About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” That is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?””
This moment comes during Jesus' crucifixion, a period of immense suffering and humiliation. He is hanging on a cross, having endured betrayal, unjust trials, and torture, and is nearing death. This cry is recorded as one of his final utterances.
When we feel most alone, how does this cry invite us to honestly voice our own pain to a God we believe is present?