The words of Jesus on the cross encompass a spectrum of profound truths, each a pivotal facet of our faith. He begins with words of forgiveness ("Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do"), extending grace to humanity. These are followed by words of salvation, offering the promise of eternal life ("Verily, I say unto you today, thou shalt be with me in paradise"). He also utters words of relationship, establishing a new familial bond between His mother and disciple ("Woman, behold thy son. [To disciple] Behold thy mother"). Even as He expresses feelings of abandonment ("My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?") and distress ("I thirst"), He ultimately declares victory ("It is finished") and reunites with the Father ("Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit"). The completed work on the cross allows believers to claim these statements over their lives, affirming that they are forgiven, saved, and have a restored relationship with God. They are assured they are not abandoned, will never thirst in distress, and can live triumphantly because they are eternally reunited with Christ. These affirmations encapsulate the essence of our blessed hope and redemption through Jesus’ finished work on the cross and the empty tomb! As we fast and pray, may these devotionals for the next seven days bring us into an awesome wonder of Jesus, Our Lord, God, and King! The Seven Powerful Proclamations of Jesus on The Cross:Day 1: The Embrace of ForgivenessLuke 23:34: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.Day 2: Assurance of SalvationLuke 23:43: Verily, I say unto you today, thou shalt be with me in paradise.Day 3: The Tapestry of Relationship John 19:26–27: Woman, behold thy son. (Says to disciple) Behold thy mother.Day 4: Never ForsakenMark 15:34: My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?Day 5: Quenched by His SacrificeJohn 19:28: I thirst.Day 6: The Victory ProclaimedJohn 19:30: It is finished. Day 7: The Promise of EternityLuke 23:46: Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit.Download the OGC Church App from www.ogcnj.com for more. Text the keyword “OGCGrace” (no quotes, no spaces, and mixed case, case sensitive) to 973.310.5665 to receive daily words of encouragement and special devotionals.