God made His Saints as salt and light in our world (Matthew
5:13-16). As light, we reveal the hidden wounds in a sinner’s life;
and as salt, we create a thirst in their soul. Sinners resent being reminded of
their sin, and despise those who keep them accountable. Unbelievers often
criticize Christians when we tell them the truth. As ungodliness increases with
the growing apostasy in our world (2 Timothy 3:12-13), these
people attempt to extinguish our light in order to hide their darkness.
When salt sits in the box, it clumps together and loses its
usefulness (Matthew 5:13). It is only as we allow Jesus to
pour us out, that we are any good to His Kingdom. Speaking God’s truth will
season, cleanse, heal, preserve and prevent decay in the life of those who will
listen and believe. Hopefully, those whose thirst we amplify will want to
quench it with Living Water (John 7:37-39), which only comes through
repentance and faith in Jesus Christ (Mark 1:14-15).
Salt also enhances sweetness, such as bringing out the
natural sweetness of melons. Expecting Christians to be sweet as pie, sinners
resent the salty truth of God’s word. It is actually those preachers who dilute
and sugar-coat the gospel of Christ that steer people in the wrong direction.
They falsely imply that life in Christ is all about health, wealth and success.
They disguise sin, calling it a weakness or saying it is biologically
predestined; therefore, Jesus accepts it.
These lies lead people down the eternal path to
destruction, rather than the narrow way of truth. Eternal joy comes from living
in the presence of God for eternity. Although Authentic Believers all over the
world are persecuted more and more, just like Jesus was during His lifetime (John
15:20), we are not deterred from sharing the truth of God’s Word.
We do not merely listen to the Word and deceive our self, but we also obey
God’s Word is Spirit and sincerity (James 1:22-24).
Prayer:
Father God, Your Word is truth and shall never pass away (John
17:17). Help us to be lights, which shine into this dark world,
illuminating the way for whosoever will to come to salvation in Jesus’ name (Revelation
22:17). Until we walk in and share Your Truth, it simply remains a
thought in our mind and does no good for anyone (2 Timothy 3:7). Your
Spirit leads us into all truth (John 16:13). Give us the courage to continue
to share it.
Thought for the Day:
The power of Christ working in us can accomplish more than
we could ever imagine. – Ephesians 3:20
