Amazed

2 Corinthians 5:21 "For our sake, He made Him to be sin, who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God."

What a wonderful verse. I stand truly amazed at God's amazing grace to me. For MY sake, mine! That is utterly amazing. I am a filthy, wicked sinner, utterly unable to do good. And yet, Jesus was willing to take on my sin and die and pain-filled, shameful death! Why? Why? The song "Unashamed" by Starfield comes to mind:

I have not much
To offer You
Not near what
You deserve
But still I come
Because Your cross
Has placed in me my worth

Oh, Christ my King
Of sympathy
Whose wounds secure my peace
Your grace extends
To call me friend
Your mercy sets me free

And I know I'm weak
I know I'm unworthy
To call upon Your name
But because of grace
Because of Your mercy
I stand here unashamed

I can't explain
This kind of love
I'm humbled and amazed
That You'd come down
From heavens heights
And greet me face to face

Here I am at Your feet
In my brokenness complete

Praise God for his amazing grace!