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December 07, 2025

“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavour? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless."

Matthew 5:13 NLT Bible

In this verse, Jesus describes His followers as the salt of the earth. This is such an apt description because salt is necessary for so many things. It is used to preserve things, which if left alone, would otherwise rot and decay. As salt, we are to preserve all that is good, holy and righteous in our lives and impact those around us to do the same. Salt also adds flavour and enhances anything it is added to. Without it, things simply taste flat and unappetizing. In the same way, as believers, we are to stand out as having something different and desirable that people would want. Our words and actions should be filled with love, compassion, mercy, gentleness and our lives should reflect and radiate Christ. People should be affected because they've spent time with us, should want what we have and be drawn to Christ because of us.

Just as salt is rubbed in to penetrate, so too, the way we live should rub off on those around us and bring change into their lives. We cannot allow the lifestyles and values of unbelievers to creep into our lives. When salt loses its flavour and potency, it is useless and in the same way, we run the risk of undermining our testimony if we lose our love and passion for God. If Jesus lives in our hearts, it must be evident in the way our lives affect others. We have to stand out for Christ and make a difference. 

Thank you, Lord, for being my Saviour. You have said that we are the salt of the earth and my desire is to preserve all that is good and holy, to let my life influence those around me and to be an effective witness for you. I love you! Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia