“You are the salt of the earth. … You are the light of the world. … Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:13, 14, 16
Matthew 5:13, 14, 16
As I write today’s Anchor, it’s baseball World Series time. Multiple players on both teams publicly shared their stories of faith in Jesus. One said, “I’m His ambassador. Jesus is my Savior.” Another said, “I have Jesus in my heart and His Word in my life. I want to shine for Him.” Countless listeners would have heard those statements of faith.
Ambassadors of Jesus are salt and light in this world. When Jesus told His listeners this during His sermon on the mount, they would have immediately associated salt with preservation and purity.
Salt was used as an antiseptic or to keep food from spoiling. Our Christianity is to life what salt is to food, bringing flavor to culture and beauty from ashes. Salt also played a role in ritual purity; the sacrifices had to contain salt. As Christians today, we radiate purity in our speech and conduct.
Additionally, we ambassadors are messengers of light, living so that others see Jesus. The gospel dispels darkness, brings hope, and reveals right from wrong. Most importantly, it makes known that Jesus is the Light of the World.
Ambassadors of Jesus are salt and light in this world. When Jesus told His listeners this during His sermon on the mount, they would have immediately associated salt with preservation and purity.
Salt was used as an antiseptic or to keep food from spoiling. Our Christianity is to life what salt is to food, bringing flavor to culture and beauty from ashes. Salt also played a role in ritual purity; the sacrifices had to contain salt. As Christians today, we radiate purity in our speech and conduct.
Additionally, we ambassadors are messengers of light, living so that others see Jesus. The gospel dispels darkness, brings hope, and reveals right from wrong. Most importantly, it makes known that Jesus is the Light of the World.
Scripture Focus
Matthew 5:13-16
Insight
When we live Jesus before others, we are instruments of grace, drawing men and women to Jesus and the abundant life He offers.
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 11-13
- Psalm 77
- John 18