Passage
Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV)
God Accepts Those Who Fear Him
Acts 10:17-35
Key Verse: 10:34
You Are the Salt and the Light
Date: Mar. 21, 2015
Daily Bread
Key Verse: 5:13a,14a
First, you are the salt of the earth (13). Jesus told his disciples: "You are..." their character and lifestyle, identity and actions, would impact and influence the dark and corrupt world around them. Salt influences through what it is. If we stop being Jesus' disciples, we become useless. But as we grow in Jesus' image, we will have a preserving impact on the world, making the world salty.
Second, you are the light of the world (14-16). Jesus called himself the light of the world (Jn 8:12), so his disciples' light is related to Jesus. As Jesus' light gives life to all men, so as disciples our good deeds, lived out in the world, testify to Jesus, draw people to glorify God. At times we are fearful to live out this identity in a hostile world. But Jesus encourages us: "Let your light shine."
Prayer: Father, thank you for Jesus who identified me as salt and light. Help me be a godly influence today.
One Word: Let your light shine
