Day 5 - Genesis 12-14 & Matthew 5:1-26
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:13-16 ESV)
Salt had two purposes in the Middle East of the first century. It was used to preserve food and as a flavor enhancer. Jesus is using this analogy to impress upon His followers the fact that we are to preserve and enhance the lives of those around us.
January 22nd will be Life Sunday in many of our churches. As God’s people we get to preserve and enhance life in Jesus’ name. And how do we do this? Listen to Jesus again:
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” (vs. 16)
Lord Jesus, Light of the world, thank You for shining the light of Your salvation into my life. Now please use me to reflect Your light to others around me. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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