Salt and Light

In Matthew 5 Jesus calls Christians to be the salt and the light of the world.

Matthew 5:13-16

13“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14 You are the light of the world—like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. 15 Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

This is what I am in part studying for Skate Night this weekend. When you look at the properties of salt. You find that salt flavors and preserves everything it comes in contact with. We as Christians metaphorically speaking are supposed to have those same qualities. We are supposed to act tastefully when the world is distasteful. We are called to preserve that which is good in this world by doing good and standing up for good. Ever since our fall into sin (Adam and Eve) the world has been put into a state of constant decay and darkness. We as Christians are called to preserve and light what good is left in the world until the return of Jesus.

Jesus is referred to as the Light of the world in John 8:12

12 Jesus said to the people, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.

Jesus tells us not to hide our light under a basket. So in other words don't be ashamed of following Jesus. Let everyone know that you are a Christian not only through words but through your very life. We are to share light to those lost and searching in the dark. Through that light salvation and heaven awaits far away from this world of hurt. We are to show others that way through our life. A Christian should be able to do this without words. People will notice the positive difference you make in others lives. Actions are said to speak louder then words. So let the light of Jesus Christ illuminate every aspect of your life so that your life will bring glory to God.

Light is meant to illuminate a safe path through the darkness. Jesus is that light why would we turn off a light that would cause others to perish in the unseen dangers in the dark? In fear that others would mock and make fun of us? Remember they are in the same temporary world as we are. In the end after all is said and done. They will thank us for shining a light on the narrow path that lead them home into safety.

So let your light shine!

My mom used to sing me this song when I was a kido.......

Bruce Springsteen singing "This Little Light Of Mine"