“You are the salt of the earth.”
Matthew 5:13
God’s Word compared Christians to
salt. We are to give a Christ-like flavor to those that are all around us in
this world. Just as salt would be useless without any flavor, a Christian is useless
without a Christ-like flavor. We are to season everything we come in contact
with. Matthew 5:13 says that “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt
loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to
be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Oh, how we should be flavoring
the world for Jesus. Salt is not only good for seasoning everything, it is also
a healing agent. If a person has a cut on them and they get into the ocean, the
saltwater helps heal the wound. It may cause pain at first, but afterwards one
will notice that their cut is better. When Christians demonstrate God’s love to
unbelievers, that love rubs into the open wound of their heart. Although it may
be a bit painful, in time the exposure to His love can bring healing to their
wounds. Be encouraged today. Season (salt) those that you come in contact today
for Jesus. God may use His love in you to bring about a healing in their lives.
Father, we love you so very much. May we be like salt and
season every person that we come into contact with today for Christ Jesus. We
know that this will encourage and bless them in their faith causing them to
grow in You and Your love. Father, if anyone is hurting may You love them
through us so that the salt can be used as a healing agent in their lives. In Jesus’
name we pray. Amen.
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