But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God's love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
—"All I Have is Christ” by Sovereign Grace Ministry
As we finish up this study of Galatians I’m struck with one of Paul’s final words of instruction to the church:
"May 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." Galatians 6:14
After all of Paul’s exhortations to deny the works of the flesh, to live in the Spirit and help others to do so too, he brings us back to the most important thing: the cross. Our works won’t justify us. Our successful ministries or good deeds don't make us worthy. In fact, we could never be worthy. We’re too sinful. The beauty of Paul’s words lie in the idea that we can live in the Freedom of the cross.
We are FREE from the expectation to be perfect.
We are FREE from our own judgmental tendencies.
We are FREE from the desires of our flesh.
We are FREE from comparing ourselves to others.
We are FREE.
We are FREE.
Because of the cross of our Lord Jesus, WE ARE FREE.
Hallelujah!