The Light of the World

God's Creative Word
The Word Was in the Beginning
God's Word Saves

Matthew 5:13-16

The Message

Salt and Light

 ¹³"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage. ^14-16"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

For Reflection 

"You are here to be the light, bringing out the God-colors in the world."  You bring value to the world.  You are God's messenger.  How do you protect one of God's most valuable assets, you?  What do you do to maintain your God-centered self?

Pray

that you will recognize opportunities to help God provide transformational moments.  Seek wisdom in scripture and pray that you will be receptive to God's will.