Boast in the Cross, Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Reading: Galatians 6:14-16, 14May 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. 15Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. 16Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.

Can you imagine producing something; you designed it, you developed and supplied the tools to create it, you trained everyone that worked on it, and you managed the construction. Yet, after it was completed, you overhear someone taking credit for the project. You realize that this person is one of the workers that did very little for the project, in fact, you had difficulty getting them motivated and maintaining a dedication to getting the project done. Yet, that individual continues to take more and more credit for this project. Word begins to spread that this person produced it and more and more recognition is being paid to him as this amazing project completion is his doing. Your name and any semblance of association with the project remains silent. How would you feel and what would you do?

This is too often how we treat the things that we accomplish. God watches as we boast in what we do, we take offense when we don’t get the credit that is due to us, we want to make sure that we are noticed and we especially are significantly impacted when someone else gets credit for our work. I wonder how God feels. This life is something that God is producing. He has developed and supplied all the tools. He is the One that has trained us with His Spirit and His Word. He is the One managing the project. Let’s give the attention, praise and boasting where it belongs… not just to Him… but, ONLY to Him.

What are areas that you can begin boasting in the cross?

What are some areas that you have taken credit where the credit is not due?

How can you change your perspective on what “you” do and begin giving God all the credit and glory?

REVIEW

Were you able to “boast in the cross” today?

If so, how did you do that?

How did this impact your day?