SALT OF THE EARTH
Beyond describing the qualities of the blessed, Jesus moved further to tell us who we are in His eyes. These attributes I call; The Beatitudes extended.
You are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13
Jesus made this declaration of Truth about who we are now that we are blessed.
Salt is significant in its ability to add flavour to meals, aid preservation, destroy disease causing germs and bacteria and useful in engendering healing.
Literally, Salt was historically valuable—not just for flavor, but for preserving food. So calling someone “salt of the earth” is like saying they’re essential and precious. Figuratively, salt refers to people who are: Honest, Humble, Hardworking, Reliable and Morally grounded
Think of someone who quietly does good, helps others, and doesn’t seek praise—they’re the salt of the earth.
In the context of Jesus’ teaching salt symbolizes purity, preservation, and value. As his followers we are meant to positively influence the world.
You are the salt of the earth. When you step into a place, healing, blessing and preservation should follow.
Consider the likes of Joseph in the scripture. Potiphar’s house, the prison and the palace experienced his saltiness and confessed it.
Beloved, be the salt Christ has called you and make the world a better place.
Reflection:
– Is my life adding flavor and preservation to the world around me?
– Where have I lost my “saltiness” and how can I regain it?
– How can I influence others for Christ quietly but powerfully?
Prayer:
Lord in heaven, thank you for making me an influencer. Help me to stay tasty and flavored to be ablessing to all I meet in Jesus name. Amen.
“We are the salt of the earth, mind you, not the sugar. Our ministry is to truly cleanse and not just to change the taste.” – Vance Havner (Evangelist)
Selah!