Thursday, November 8, 2018

Thursday, November 8, 2018

TIM Good morning, I’m Tim Wise, Senior Adult Minister and Sanctuary Choir Director at Central. Jesus is preaching to the crowds on the mountains of Galilee when Jesus tells those gathered around that we are called to be the salt of the earth. Salt has three major uses: preservation, flavor, and medicine. Salt prevents rot and decay. So, when we are the salt of the earth, we are called to live lives free from sin and corruption, and therefore, we can help preserve those around us. We add salt to food when it is bland don’t we? Food that tastes good makes the consumption more experiential and meaningful. As salt is to food, so are Christians to be to life. We are called to add flavor and good taste to the world around us. Salt can also be used in medicine. It helps kill bacteria and cleanse disease. It's also an old trick to gargle salt water to help a sore throat. Salt helps cleanse and nurse back to life that which is not well. And we are called to cleanse those around us and help them heal. Finally, also note that salt creates thirst. Salt by itself can leave your mouth dry and in need of water. The world around us is spiritually dehydrated and needs nourishing. So, we are called to be salt so people thirst for something more! We can make them thirst for it by the way we live our lives. It will invoke the thirst and God will do the hydrating. Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth.” May those around you sense your “saltiness” so they may receive God.

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