Ephesians 2:11 calls us to look back: at one time you who are Gentiles in the flesh, who are called 'uncircumcision' by what is called 'circumcision'. The apostle Paul asks us not to forget our former condition, that label others placed upon us and the social and spiritual barrier that being considered strange or inferior meant.
Remembering is not wallowing in guilt, but recognizing the truth of our history so that gratitude may arise. By bringing to mind who we were, we better understand the depth of the grace that reached us and the magnitude of the change accomplished by Christ: we are no longer defined by the flesh or by human judgments, but by the new identity He gives us.
From that memory arises a concrete Christian practice: cultivating humility and compassion toward those who still live under labels and exclusions. Practice remembering before judging, offering a hand before closing the door, praying for those who have treated you differently and serving those whom society marginalizes; in this way we reflect the truth that in Christ there are no irreconcilable barriers.
Today, let the memory of your former state drive your worship and your mission. Live with gratitude, break down prejudices with love, and allow your life to be a testimony to the grace that rescued you. Move forward with joy and courage, because the same God who called you out of 'uncircumcision' sustains you and sends you to be a bridge for others.