Good Morning Friends,
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt
loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for
anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the
world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and
put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to
everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that
they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew
5:13-16)
People influence each other. If we think back
through our own lives we will remember many people who have had an impact on us
that has lasted all the years since then. A speech teacher when I was a junior
in high school, a friend during my first two years of college, a preacher at my
home church, a small group of pastor-friends, and many others have made a
difference in my life.
Jesus challenges us in this section of the
Sermon on the Mount to deliberately and intentionally strive to make a
difference in the lives of those around us.
Be salt to the people who are around you. Salt
adds flavor to food and is also used as a preservative to prolong the life of
some foods. So, too, we have the opportunity to bring flavor into people’s
lives, to make them better and their lives more meaningful through Christ. By
sharing Christ we have the opportunity to be involved in their eternal
preservation!
Light exposes evil, protects us, and helps us
see the next steps to take. So, too, we have the opportunity to be used by God
in those ways in the lives of the people around us. Our lives have been lit by
Him and He has asked for our help in bringing the light to others.
Remember and thank God for those who have made
a difference in your own life. And think about how you can make a difference in
the lives of others around you.
His, by Grace, Steve
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