“Not only does Isaiah understand that sin separates us from God, he also identifies himself completely with his sinful people:
“All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags.” (Isa 64:6).
The greatest intercessors have always recognized that far more connects them with the common lot of sinners than what distinguishes them—and in any case they do not hesitate to plead with God on behalf of those who will not plead for themselves.”
