| | "Palestinian men bear trauma of war, be strong and be good. Of all people, you too, should know that you would not be foresaken (sic). By the Words of the Lord, "There are times you may have to long-suffer and persevere." Jesus Christ, on the cross, dying, yelled out, "Father, Father,why have you foresaken (sic) me?!" Was Jesus forsaken? He was not foresaken (sic). Some may say that was the "man" in Jesus speaking. Jesus Christ lived in these cities and these towns. I'm still upset that Hamas doesn't deal right with PA President Abbas. Don't be used, be men."
Some may say that it was the "man" in Jesus talking. They were wrong. Jesus taught His disciples exactly where and how He would suffer and die, and He sweat blood knowing beforehand the extent of His pain and humiliation - so it did not come to Him as a surprise. Instead, and within the context of Psalm 22 from which He quoted, "why" is a rhetorical question that is answered in the very same Psalm, and with the more obvious answer pending His resurrection, "THAT ALL the families of the nations may believe" (Psalm 22:27). Racism reversed.
The author of the excerpt I quoted didn't believe that Jesus spoke these words out of human frailty either, and I am thankful to read a word of encouragement coming from a sound interpretation of Scripture. The author's conclusion, "God had not forsaken Jesus, and following His testimony in Christ He has not, nor will not, forsake you either". Desperate circumstances prove the point that God has not abandoned His loved ones to prosperity and its attendant unbelief. Instead He honors with opportunities for faith, some more than others. So from the relative comfort of my workplace today, and its uncertainties, I will listen to the Watoto Childrens' Choir as I work. My favorite song: "I Am Not Forgotten". I will remember to honor and pray for those suffering in Gaza, and I will try not to let the deafening silence in our land interfere with my trust in God's infinitely wise plan. Where did I find this encouraging comment, you might ask? Al Jazeera.
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