Galatians 6:14 Removed from the Grand Canyon
“As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died” (NLT).
This cross was at a beautiful spot on the south rim of the Grand Canyon where we saw it in 1964. Unfortunately, it is no longer there. The area is set aside as a place to spend time in contemplation of the beauty of the Canyon and appreciation of however each person believes it came to be. This is just one of the many places in this nation that the cross of Jesus Christ is no longer welcome. There is concern that it may offend someone. I imagine it would offend those who are actively opposed to the message of Jesus Christ. But I and many of my friends are proud to claim the cross of Jesus Christ as the symbol of the sacrifice Jesus made to guarantee an eternal home in heaven with Him. If you claim to be a Christian, I encourage you, no, I challenge you to boast publicly of the importance of the cross of Christ in your life. It’s time for us to push back. Jesus expects us to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” Mark 16:15 (NIV).