Jesus provided important insight into the kingdom of God when He taught a crowd of followers during the Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5:13-16 He shared two simple but powerful metaphors for us as His followers to understand our roles in this world.
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Our lives should be visible, public testimonies to our faith in Jesus Christ. We should stand out and apart from the world through our behaviors and actions. If we blend in with the world and fail to live for Jesus we are like salt that has lost its flavor or a light that is hidden under a basket.
Take a few minutes in prayer and reflect on your life. Ask God to show you where you need to make changes to live more fully and boldly for Him and not hide or downplay your faith.
Shalom. May the grace and peace of our Lord, Yeshua, be with you. Devotion by John in service to Christ
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