Salt

Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot" (Matt 5:13).

So, we are to be salty and to lose that saltiness is to become useless in the Kingdom. Are you salty?  How would one know?  What are the qualities of salt that we are to have?  

Principally, salt has three qualities, which make it so valuable that the ancient Romans used it as currency to pay their troops and Jesus used its characteristics to qualify his disciples:

1.  Salt adds flavor to what otherwise would be bland. And, we are to add a heavenly flavor to an otherwise bland world. The apostle Paul instructs us to "let your conversation always be full of grace, seasoned with salt..." (Col 4:6).

2.  Salt preserves that which would otherwise rot. The world around us is on a downward spiral of decay. We can either sink to its level or preserve what is vital and good. John warns us, "The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever" (1 John 2:17).  

3.  Salt heals. Although it may sting a bit, pouring salt on a wound can aid in your recovery. Ever gargle with a little warm salt water?  James tells us to "confess your sins to one another and you will be healed" (James 5:16). 

Does your life add flavor, preserve good and bring healing to the world around you?  Is your life truly discipled by the Lord and therefore a blessing to the world?  Just how full is your "shaker?"  Jus' Askn.