“But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world” (Galatians 6:14 ESV).
Paul said that the Judaizers, those who insisted that believers must adhere to the Mosaic ceremonial law and be circumcised, “boasted” in the flesh. Yet Paul had put away all boasting in worldly and fleshly things. He had counted all things, his Jewish resume, his desire for worldly wealth and position, as “loss for Christ” (Phil. 3:7). Why? Because he knew that the works of the flesh brought only death. But receiving the grace of God through faith in Christ’s sacrifice on the cross brings eternal life. Therefore, Paul had put away all boasting, except in the cross of Christ!
Where is your boasting today? In what do you take pride? Let us put away all pride and boasting, except in the cross of Christ.
PRAYER: Dear Father, forgive us for boasting or making much of worldly things or things of the flesh that will only pass away. Help us to only boast in the gospel, in the cross of Christ. For Christ is the One who deserves all glory and praise. For without Christ, we are nothing. But through faith in Him, we are a new creation. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.