And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the
throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of
life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the
books.
January 16, 2001, Christopher Ochoa was freed from prison
for a crime he didn't commit. In 1989, Christopher was sentenced to life in
prison for the murder of a young woman in Travis County, Texas. In 1995, the
real murderer confessed to the crime, but Christopher remained in prison. In
1999, Christopher wrote to The Wisconsin Innocence Project asking for help. The
Innocence Project movement began in 1983 with James McCloskey, a former
executive who was called to the ministry. After graduating from Princeton
University with a Masters of Divinity, James started the non-profit
organization. The Innocence Project's mission is to free from prison and clear
the names of individuals who are completely innocent of crimes for which they
have been convicted and imprisoned. More than a dozen Innocence Projects
operate nationwide and they have helped free more than 100 innocent
individuals. The Wisconsin Innocence Project team took Christopher's case and
had DNA testing on crucial evidence. They convinced an Austin Court that
Christopher was innocent of the crime. "I'd like to thank God. And I want
to give him all the praise for making this possible" said Christopher upon
his release.
All men and women are guilty of sin. Only Jesus Christ is
innocent. And it is trusting in Christ's innocence that brings us salvation.
Are you relying on your works or Christ's finish work for your salvation?
Dear Lord, thank You
that even though You were innocent You died on the cross for our sins and paid
the price. Thank You that our name is in the book of life because You gave Your
life for us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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