Why is Christ's forsakenness important for Christians?

Christ's cry of abandonment, 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' signifies the profound suffering He endured as He was separated from the Father due to the imputed sins of His people. This act was essential for the atonement, as it illustrates the severity of sin and the lengths to which Christ went to secure salvation for His followers. Understanding this forsakenness helps Christians appreciate the magnitude of God's grace and the importance of sin’s resolution in the redemption process.