Why did Jesus have to be forsaken on the cross?

The cry of Jesus 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' (Matthew 27:46) reveals the depth of His suffering as He was made sin for us. This separation was necessary because God, being holy, cannot look upon sin with favor. By bearing our sins, Jesus experienced the forsakenness that we deserved, enabling us to be reconciled to God. This incredible transaction illustrates His substitutionary atonement, securing our forgiveness and establishing our righteousness through faith in Him.