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Galatians 6:[1-6]7-16

[1 My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves. 4 All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor's work, will become a cause for pride. 5 For all must carry their own loads. 6 Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher.]

7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8 If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up. 10 So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. 11 See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand! 12 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. 13 Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh. 14 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. 15 For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! 16 As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

Reflection

So there I was for all the world to see. I was there from the hand of Paul. Bold and beautiful for all the world to see. I was there in a form that proclaimed something wonderful that everyone should know. Yes, there I was on record to proclaim a new creation. Yes, I was there for all to see and proclaim a new creation. A creation that came from the deadly cross of Christ. The deadly cross of Christ which now stood bold and beautiful to new life and salvation. I was only there to point to the Father, Son and Spirit in salvation.

Yes, I was bold and beautiful. God was there to turn death into a new creation of life. There I was from the hand of Paul, the large letters that I am.

Thanks be to God!

Music
Chris Tomlin - "I Will Boast"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwDMMVsbCkI

Prayer

Lord, take my tongue, take my fingers, take my mind and my soul. Make me large and make me bold and make me beautiful. Make me into a new creation that boldly proclaims to all the world your saving power. Today, tomorrow and forever... --- Amen