Are you "SALT" for Jesus?

 Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!

Salt, have you ever thought of just salt?  What does it do?  Is it important?

Well, salt can preserve animal hides; salt can raise or lower blood pressure; salt can season our food (sometimes over season); so, is salt good?

 

   Salt is needed for human and animal health.  Salt if left out and exposed to water will dissolve and be useless.  This is a chemical change and the salt will no longer do the work it usually is intended it to do.

   Salt is used to preserve foods as in canning. Prior to refrigeration people used salt in canning or making preserves to keep the food for later use.

   Salt is used in a variety of ways. Ancient civilizations used salt for many religion ceremonies.  Salt was used for house warmings and weddings, exorcisms, funerals and  a lot of other superstitious things. 

   Salt really is here for us to enjoy as an added flavor for foods.  The ancient civilizations used salt for leafy meals like salads, etc.  Salt is there to add flavor.

   Now, to my point.  We, as Jesus said, are "the salt of the earth".  In 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 anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

   If a seasoning has no flavor, it has no value.  If Christians make no effort to affect the world around them, they are of little value to God.  If we are too much like the world, our testimony is worthless.  Christians should not blend in with everyone else.  Instead, we should affect others positively, just as seasoning brings out the best flavor in food.

  Jesus goes on to say in verses 14-15 We should let our light shine. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

   So, in closing we should remember to bring our salt to the table and affect others in a positive way, letting our light shine and telling others about Jesus Christ. 

  

   Thank you for reading with me today. Love y'all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny