Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Galatians 6:11-18
11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! 12 Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your circumcision in the flesh. 14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation. 16 Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to the Israel of God.17 From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.



Reflection
We have another great example of humility in Paul.  He boasted about one thing and one thing only: the cross of Christ.  He certainly could have boasted in his heritage, and/or in his service for Christ. He said little about what he had done for Christ but much about what Christ had done for him. So, as we think about Paul’s humility, reflect on what God has done for you and give thanks to God.