He Who Knew No Sin

"God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." 2 Corinthians 5:21
I was talking about this verse with my new sister in Christ, Becca, today. I have known this truth about as long as I can remember. Just today, God brought to mind an illustration that helped me to begin to grasp the depth of what Christ did. What I said to Becca was that if I willingly took the place of a gal who is prostitute drug addict up on Broadway so that she could enjoy the secure, loving, affirmative and supportive life that I live, that would be somewhat like Christ who was sinless, willingly becoming sin in my place. The thought of taking the place of that gal makes my insides scream with fear and panic. I can't imagine trading my innocence and moral purity for the degredation and hopelessness of such a life. Yet Jesus, the sinless Son of God, innocent, holy and pure took on degredation/sin so that I might be innocent, holy and pure in Him.
I am humbled. Can I not deny myself and take up my cross daily and follow Him? (Luke 9:23)