Date: 09-30-2020

Title: Being Salt

(S) cripture:
    Luke 14:34 (NASB) “Therefore, salt is good; but if even salt has become tasteless, with what will it be seasoned?

(O) bservation:
    Salt enhances the taste of things and is also a preservative. If, though, it loses its character (saltiness) it is not good for anything. Here it is of no use for either the soil or the manure pile, Matthew indicates it is only good for the road to be trampled under our feet.

(A) pplication:
    As Christians we are to add flavor to and preserve the lives of others. We are to be different and to make a difference for Jesus. If we are just like everyone around us, then they will not see the difference Jesus makes in our lives. If we are not being salt, then in that moment we are not useful in the kingdom. I realize that salt in a wound, stings and that some will not respond well to my saltiness. Being salt is not meant to be mean or hurtful but rather to point people to Jesus. Today I want to be salt in ways that people see Jesus and are drawn to him.

(P) rayer:
    Lord, I need your help, strength and wisdom to be salt today. Let me do so in ways that honor you. Amen