Boast in the Cross

Boast in the Cross

Gal 6:14 May it never be that I would boast except in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ through whom the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.

Again, Father, this Word is reminding us that our life is all about Jesus. Our foundation.

Boast. This word means to glory in (with or without reason).
1 Cor 1:29 ..so that no man may boast before God.
1 Cor 1:31 so that, just as it is written, “let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
1 Cor 3:21 So then let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you.

You make it clear, Father, that we are not to boast in anything or anyone other than our Savior, Jesus who has given us all things.
Paul was speaking to the Corinthians in 1 Cor 3-4 about their boasting of their own teachers and ministers(I am of Apollos, I am of Paul)one above the other. He says it causes arrogance, inflated with pride.

Another translation puts it this way (TCNT) “so that you may not be arrogant champions of one teacher to the disparagement of another. Disparagement meaning "to lower in rank or reputation."
The commentary in the NAB says that Paul’s work was to found the community on Christ. The work of others for the spiritual good of the community is to be evaluated in terms of enhancing faith in Christ, and of this, God is ultimately the judge.

This seemed to bring clarity to these passages for me—the foundation was laid a long time ago through the finished work of Christ on the Cross.
We are His co-workers, one is not greater than the other. We are doing the building “in Him” according to His plans and purposes.
Father, it is a good thing to be thankful and grateful for the ones who You have gifted to teach and preach. But it is You, Your Spirit Who reveals the message to us. Your timing, Your love, Your grace that enables us to hear and obey. It is Your message.

You are reminding me to boast only in the Cross of our Lord Jesus. No matter how much a teacher or minister has ministered to us…it is really the Holy Spirit Who has given us the message.

Remind me. Father, not to be amazed at man but to clearly see Jesus in the works, the fruit of Your field, and in Your harvest.