– Scripture:

“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. “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

                         Matthew 5:13–16 MSG 

 – Reflection:

             Salt and Light

The passage above talks about being salty and light. What I get from that is that we need to be who we were created to be and stop trying to follow others who don’t or haven’t accepted what God placed in them. We must honor the spaces we are allowed to be in while walking with Christ. Be the people we are called to be; that’s it. Whenever we try to be anything else, we mess it up. I tried to be a cool guy instead of who I am, but it didn’t work. I tried to be a workaholic, but that, too, failed. Now I am being who I am destined to be and it fits me perfectly. I love my family, my work, and my community; the salt is back, and my light is shining bright. Let yours shine as soon as you get your assignment from Jesus. It is important, as believers, that we take these assignments seriously. Everyone may not, but for those of us who do, watch how your life changes.

Where do we go from here?

Find the space where you can gain community with Jesus. It may be on the car ride home, it could be on a walk around the neighborhood, wherever it is find it. He is waiting to hear from all of us each and every day.

Our Prayer for Today

Father, thank you for the spaces you operate in to have conversations, show visions, and speak to our hearts. It is in these moments that we are able to gain focus on the work we are to do in our communities, families, and our homes. It is a blessing to be able to honor you daily, Jesus. Amen.