A Salty Life

“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5;13a  

     Jesus spoke the words above to His disciples and to us. Salt was a valuable commodity in those ancient of days and some Roman soldiers were paid wages in salt. Here are a few thoughts to ponder as you consider being “salt” to those around you.

     Salt is a preservative. In the days before refrigeration, salt was used to pack fish to preserve them and keep them safe to eat. As Christians we can prevent a soul from decaying by spreading the good news of Jesus.

     Salt adds flavor.  Flavoring our conversations with the love of Christ can bring hope and freedom to those God places around us.

     Salt creates thirst.  Jesus asks us to taste the living water of faith in Him. Can we create a thirst in others? Through our lives can we witness to those streams of living water available to us through the Holy Spirit?

     Salt is a purifying agent. The color of salt is a pure white. Jesus wipes the slate clean of sin. Our souls are cleansed from all unrighteousness through Christ’s death and resurrection.

     Salt melts ice.  When Christ resides in us and we share His love with others, it is possible to melt even the coldest heart!

     Let us be the salt of the earth, offering Christ’s flavor-filled, sin-cleansing, soul-quenching, ice-melting love. You are the salt of the earth!

Dear Lord,

Help us to keep our saltiness alive with the flavor of Jesus always on our lips as we move around in the world. We are the salt of the earth. Thank You for the opportunities You give us each day.

Amen