Boasting In The Cross

-March 2, 2025-

Good morning beloved, happy Lord’s Day,

“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”

(Galatians 6:14).

There is no boasting in heaven, neither should there be on earth. We have nothing to brag about in our own self worth, accomplishments, or talents. Paul recognized this early on in his walk with the Lord.

He simply says, “But God forbid that I should boast,” but gives the one exception, “except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ…” He was right on point; it is never about us, it is all about Him and what He has done for us.

If anyone had reason to boast in his earthly achievements it was Paul. His resume included: “circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless” (Philippians 3:5-6). Pretty impressive wouldn’t you say? Yet, counted all things loss, like rubbish when comparing them all to knowing Christ.

I love hymns, as you well know. There is a great hymn, entitled, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” The second verse is especially moving. Issac Watts wrote, “Forbid it, Lord that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.”

As we go to church today, let us remember who Jesus is and what He has done for us on the cross. He paid our sin debt to see us free. All boasting should be in the cross, in Christ alone. Let us think soberly and thankfully as we bow at the foot of the cross to see Him by the eyes of faith.

Have a blessed Lord’s Day giving Christ all the glory. Stay safe and healthy.

“Boasting excluded, pride I abase, I’m only a sinner saved by grace.” – James M. Gray).