Influence Your World
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16
Focus Verses: Matthew 5:13-14 “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.”
In our passage of scripture Jesus is telling His disciples and us today
what our responsibility is as we live in this world. He is referring to
two things that are very common, salt and light. We use salt to
preserve food or to make food taste better. Light is used to help us
find our way in the darkness.
As we share our faith with others, Jesus says we are to be like salt and
light. We need wisdom in doing this so we get this wisdom from God
through prayer. How much salt and light are needed? Have you ever
eaten something that had too much salt added? It doesn’t taste very
good. Or eaten something with not enough salt? You say "oh this needs
more salt" so it will taste good. Perhaps you have looked at the sun
before. Which is not a good idea because it can cause blindness because
it is so bright. Or maybe you have walked a path with your torch that
had a weak battery and you could not see where you were going. When we
share our faith with others we need to use the right amount of salt and
light so that others will be attracted to Jesus. Many times the Holy
Spirit will guide you as you talk with others about their lost
condition. So as a cooking recipe calls for the right amount of
ingredients, today let’s use our salt and light in the right amounts
that will attract people to Jesus.
Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries
Interlocking Ministries
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