Everything Jesus said and did showed us the amazing qualities of God. He made the lives of people around Him better by sharing God’s truth with them, and by pouring out compassion, healing, and forgiveness on them.
In a way that’s a bit like what happens when salt is added to food, so the presence and words of Jesus seasoned the lives of everyone He met and made them better.
As strange as it may sound, we can be flavoured with that same hope and trust by the salt of God’s word as we read and come to know how God truly can make a difference in our lives. And then the story of God’s goodness in our lives can be useful seasoning in the lives of others. Listen to these lovely words.
Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
Matthew 5:13
Just as salt adds flavour to food, our stories of God’s love and forgiveness will give hope and courage to those who need to hear good news. The sad fact is, unless we tell some folks, they will not have the joy of the enhanced flavor God wants to add to their lives.
But how can people call for help if they don’t know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven’t heard of the One who can be trusted? And how can they hear if nobody tells them? And how is anyone going to tell them, unless someone is sent to do it?
Matthew 10:14
Loving God, You want to add so much to our lives today. You’ve shown that so clearly through the death and resurrection of Jesus and the gift of life that lasts for ever for those of us who will receive it from You.
We are grateful for the many positive things You’ve done for us and the changes we see, and that even others often see in us now that we have put our will and our lives into Your care.
But today, we know so many still suffer and so we humbly ask that You will use us, and the story of Your goodness in our lives, to bring out faith and trust and hope in someone else’s life.
Help us to be aware of an appropriate moment to share and to have clarity to know which parts of our story to offer. And then work in the heart of the person listening to see how they can trust You to do the same for them.
Help us today to be the salt that spreads the good news of the gospel to others.
And by the way, God, we are truly thankful for those who shared the good news with us. Amen
Let’s see how much good we can bring out today. Have a great day.
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