(Amplified Bible) Luke 23:44 “It was now about the sixth hour (midday), and darkness enveloped the whole land and earth until the ninth hour (about three o’clock in the afternoon),” 

  What was Jesus doing, while He was dying?  He was being the sacrificial Lamb of God; He was being the Atonement for you and me.  He was the High Priest performing His duties…wearing the clothing that was consecrated and ordained by God.  (Exodus 29:29)
  The high priest was to offer the sacrificial blood offerings for his sins and the sins of the people, the atonement sacrifice.  (Leviticus 16:17)

  The Day of Atonement was to be observed one day a year.  It was, among other things, for the priest to make atonement for the people before the Lord God. (Leviticus 23:28)

  All the offerings were an aspect of the Messiah (Jesus Christ) and His work on the cross for us.  The Burnt Offering; Grain Offering; Peace Offering; Sin Offering; Guilt Offering – each one of these sacrificial offerings point to Messiah. 

  God’s forethought and planning is still being fulfilled through His Son in lives today…
amazing love of God for you!  

  How do you respond to such a far-seeing God?  Who had your good in His mind before you came into existence?…amazing love of God for you!   

  One way to respond:
  ‘Thank You Father for Your complete, all-encompassing plan. 
Thank You Lord God Almighty for Your power to fulfill Your words – all of them! 
With a grateful heart I worship You for continuing to fulfill Your purposes through Your Son in my life today…Your amazing and wonderful love ~ how can I not turn to You in faith and trust (leaning my full weight on You), this day — this hour — this moment?!
  Thank You Lord Jesus for being my High Priest on the cross and in heaven today…interceding for me – You know how much I need You!  In Your name, Amen.’

  You are encouraged to pray…at this moment to God through the name of Jesus…