Jesus was born, lived, died, rose again and lives, for lost innocence.
For all lost innocence, in all the world.
It is why he sorrowed as he looked out over the people (Matthew 9:36).
It is why he wept (John 11:35).
It is why he does not accuse, but responds to all self-righteous accusers that each can begin throwing their opinionated, malevolent stones as soon as they admit they are perfect, and therefore cannot, themselves, be accused of any negative trait or failure (John 8:7).
It is why he watched, silently, as the New Testament accusers dropped their stones and walked away, their consciences convicted (John 8:9).
Innocence.
Lost, addressed, overcome in death, and ever available in new life.
copyright, Barb
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