Matthew 5:13 (ESV)
You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its
taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything
except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.
I was asked once what kind of food do I eat when I am
frustrated. Strange question! As I thought
about it something salty came to mind. Chips or nuts!
Yes, I like nuts or chips, preferring salt over sugar. I especially
love pistachios. Purely heavenly! Now-a-days pistachios can be bought shell
free. No more heavy labor to release these delicious tasting pistachios. Yum!
Nowhere in the Bible does it say "You are the sugar
of this world!" There is a reason for that. Even though in our society
almost everything is laced with refined sugar, sugar isn't our best friend. The
same is true with the news that is broadcasted day in and day out: murder,
hatred, finances, temptation, indulgence and vengeance . . . I always find
myself disappointed when I listen to such news.
How can others savor something that is way better for
them than what they are experiencing? This is only possible if we are
"salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors!" Notice:
salt-seasoning believers!
Many believe we are nuts to promote God-flavors. We truly
are! Yummy salty pistachios!
Even amidst sugar-hungering individuals, if we leave a
bowl of pistachios in their vicinity, these nuts disappear quite quickly and
many ask for more. The same is true with our "salt-seasoning"
influence. We may be considered nuts, but still society hungers for people
whose interest is in helping others. They urge for more and more of us to do so
as well. Once "God-flavors" are tasted, we can't help but ask for
more!
If we are among the sugary kind of believers, we will be
left wanting. Come on over and taste the "salt-seasoning that brings out
the God-flavors!" You will ask for more and more, as our reality is well
beyond the confines of our world!
Dear Lord, help us each be the salt that the world and it’s
people need. Give us the opportunities to spread the good news to all those
that come into our path today. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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