A New Creation Is
Everything
See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand!
It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you
to be circumcised – only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of
Christ. Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you
to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh. May I never boast of
anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been
crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is
everything! As for those who will follow this rule – peace be upon them, and
mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
From now on, let no one make trouble for me, for I carry the
marks of Jesus branded on my body.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit,
brothers and sisters. Amen.
Galatians 6:11-18
As Paul ended his letter to the Galatians, he was, in a
figurative sense, writing his story in blood. He wrote a message of love and
grace that would arouse the anger of other religious leaders. He knew he would
be hated for honoring the death of Christ above the ritual and moral law of
Paul was not willing to play it safe. He knew the crucifixion of
Jesus Christ was the center page of history. Putting his own life on the line,
Paul proclaimed the inexpressible heart of God, who gave His Son to express the
ultimate words of love, written in blood at the cross.
To show His love, Jesus died for me;
to show my love, I must live for Him!
Our Daily Bread –