SALT

Salt is such a common, inexpensive condiment, and commodity. Yet in Biblical times it was scarce and a very highly valued commodity. It was offered with all sacrifices. It was a commodity used to barter. It was used when cutting covenants.

What are its uses today?

Well, first and foremost, of course, as a condiment, to give taste to our food. A pinch of salt will give taste to a whole dish and can never be separated from it again.
Then, we also use it as a disinfectant, to clean wounds.
And as a antiseptic to gargle our throats when we have a throat infection.
Also as a substance to stay colours when we dye clothing.
It is also used in the process of developing films.
Salt is used on the road to melt snow.
It is a very important substance in the brain balancing our emotions.

These are just a few of the uses that I am aware of - you may know of many more...

Scripture states:

          "You are the salt of the earth..." Matt. 5:13

Can we be salt as in the uses listed above?

When last did my word give taste to a conversation?
When last did I clean somebody's (emotional) wound?
When last did I melt the snow in someone's heart?
Or brought balance into their lives?
When last have we proferred security in someone's life?
When last have we assisted in developing somebody, our community, our congregation, or the body of Christ?

When we speak of someone as "the salt of the earth" we often times think of a person not very highly regarded, not achieving very much, not part of the 'elite' or upper crust; not highly educated - rather the ordinary person, reflecting the basic good of mankind. Yet, this is what Jesus wants us to be...


Thank You, Lord, that we are never too old to learn; that we may start from this day on to be that which You have destined us to be :  Salt of the earth, with all its many diverse uses, its indispensible value.