In today’s (6/10) gospel passage, Jesus tells his disciples that they have a mission to show the world who He is by the way they live their lives. He says “you are the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) and “you are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). As Christians and followers of Jesus, we too are called to be the salt of the earth and light of the world. Do we take this mission seriously and try to share Jesus through our daily lives?
Jesus also warns about losing the faith and failing to make Him known. He tells His disciples, “if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot” (Matthew 5:13). He also tells them that they should not allow their light to be hidden.
Our faith should make a difference in our lives and it should impact who we are and how we respond to the world around us. Salt enhances the flavor of food. In our call to be salt, we must attempt to enhance the world around us by sharing Christ with the world and letting Him work in us and through us. We must be different from those who do not have faith in Christ, bringing His love, mercy, and joy to all we encounter. We must not lose our faith in the midst of the culture that desperately needs Jesus and all He brings to one’s life. We also must let our faith shine through our lives and not hide our faith and love for Jesus.
Trying to be the salt of the earth and light of the world can be challenging in a world that tries to diminish our faith. But staying focused on Jesus is the key to being able to live for Him and share Him with the world. My prayer is that we would all be the salt and light that He is calling us to be. Lord, let your light shine through me today.
Faith and The Good Stuff 