Day 46 – Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-16
[13] You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
[14] You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. [16] In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
From these verses, I invite you to today’s devotional thought: I call it:
Brighten the Corner Where You Are
As we think about salt and light in Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, we’re reminded that the purpose of our lives extends far beyond ourselves. Like salt that flavors and preserves, we’re meant to positively influence, add value, and make a lasting impact on the world around us. Like a lamp that sheds light into darkness, our character and actions should illuminate others’ paths with spiritual truth and care.
Even if we used to struggle with an insecure, people-pleasing mindset, hiding our real selves undermines our capacity to help make a change for the better. As we’ve grown more confident in our identity in Christ, we’ve seen how even small acts of love and courage can help others.
God’s word requires that we walk in truth and love, demonstrating what we believe with kindness, integrity, and care for others.
Openly letting our light “shine before others” can feel uncomfortable at times, but as Jesus promised, when outsiders notice Christ shining through our good works, it points them to our Father in heaven.
In a world crying out for meaning, what greater purpose could there be than by living our lives in such a way that we help others find a home in heaven?
Our actions may not sway crowds or dismantle evil overnight. But flavoring our corner of the world with the salt and light of Jesus matters.
So, we will fix our eyes on Jesus, asking Him to work powerfully through us to let His redeeming light brighten the darkness through us.
Lonnie Davis