I don’t know about you, but I have
never liked things “plain.” Burgers,
fries, hot dogs, sandwiches, soups, meats, holidays, vacations, days off, etc.,
etc. No, for me I really can’t enjoy
these kinds of things unless they’re somehow spiced and jazzed up! I have to have all the “fixins’” on my
burgers and hot dogs, fancy sauce, cheese and marinade on chicken or steak, hot
sandwiches with all kinds of complex additions, and even vacations that go
unique places, do unique things, and where I can see unique sights! If you don’t believe me, just ask my wife and
family and they’ll confirm all of this!
In point of fact, all of these are
examples of things that add spice and zest to life -- they add taste, texture
and fun to make life more enjoyable.
Today’s scripture says that you and I are the “salt of the earth” --
that means that we are to be the spice and zest in the lives of others. But from where does our own “saltiness” come?
It comes from the presence of Jesus
Christ within each of us. Without Christ in us, we can live simple lives
of existence, going about our daily routines in a dull, hum-drum kind of
way. But with Christ in our hearts, our daily actions and routines can
become something entirely different. They can be exciting and always
surprising, with Jesus bringing out the flavor and potential within each of
us. In other words, Jesus brings spice
and “saltiness” to our lives so that
we can bring spice and “saltiness” (or flavor and zest) to the lives of others lost, alone, and alienated from
God.
So, are you spicing things up? Or are you losing your savor? People in our world today are looking for
something to add zest and flavor to their otherwise dull lives… and we have the
answer: JESUS! So don’t keep your “saltiness” to
yourself. Spread the good news. Be the spice of Jesus in the lives of those
around you. Don’t let your “salt” go to
waste -- make someone around you “thirsty” for Jesus today by the way you live your
life. Remember that God loves you and I
do, too!
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