By Andrea Merrell
You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world.
Matthew 5:13 & 16a
These two basic elements give us practical examples of how we are to serve the Lord and share His presence with those around us.
My grandfather used to say, “Salt brings out the hidden flavors.” This is what the Message translation says (Matthew 5:13):
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?
Light, on the other hand, dispels the darkness. It illuminates the truth and reveals God to a dark and broken world. According to the Message (Matthew 5:14-15):
You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept … I’m putting you on a lampstand … Shine!
A song by the Williamsons, “Shake the Salt, Shine the Light,” is a fun reminder of how we are to live. I encourage you to take a moment and listen carefully to the simple but powerful words. (See link below.)
Our world is in chaos. Are you shaking the salt and letting your light shine?
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