Our
Sin-Bearer
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin
for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Cor. 5:21
This
afternoon we all experienced the headlong rush of Easter morning. It happened
during the Prayer Seminar, at a women’s correctional facility. Suddenly we were led to begin sharing about
the ultimate act of intercession, the act of sacrifice by the One who knew no
sin. Yet He took our sin upon Himself and "stood in the gap" between
two thieves. There it was finished, the blood was shed, the way had been made
possible for us enter into the marvelous light. It was the glory of the
resurrected Jesus, whose crucifixion was His glorification. The women sat “in” His presence, His
forgiveness, His active intercession for each one of them. It was beautiful, tender and sacred. In those moments prison walls, razor wire,
and colorless uniforms are transcended by the love of a Father.
The
chapel we were in grew quiet and there a holy hush that hovered over us as we
all were in awe of the power of His presence and the beauty of His holiness.
Thank You Lord.
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