MATTHEW 5:13

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for nothing except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

TO PONDER:

Salt is important in our diet, in fact we are wired to crave salt to ensure we get enough. It adds flavour and is also an excellent preservative.

I recall my brother and I experimenting after a Sunday school lesson by dampening some salt, it didn’t take long for the crystals to disappear into a powdery mess.                    Matthew records Jesus’ words following Jesus speaking the Beatitudes and blessing his disciples. Jesus wants his disciples to speak the truth into a world that’s tired and lost its way. We do that by living a life showing care, help, and consideration to those we meet, to be ready to share our story of God’s love and forgiveness.  BUT we need to be watchful that we do not drift from Jesus and his love because then we will become ineffective, and it will be very difficult to regain that ground.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, Your word has provided me with so many instances where I can tell those who are lost and looking for direction, about your love. May I never forget to call on you for help so that I can be an effective disciple. Amen

Today's devotion written by Maureen Macpherson, LifeWay Newcastle