Scripture Reading
Matthew 5:13
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot."
Reflection
Salt preserves and transforms whatever it touches, but only if it retains its character. Jesus calls his followers to be distinct — not in a harsh or self-righteous way, but with the gentle, penetrating influence of those who have been seasoned by grace. A faith that blends invisibly into every prevailing mood has lost its power to heal and preserve. Ask God today to keep your witness sharp and true.
Prayer for Today
O, most Glorious Savior, I pray that you would open a door for me today an opportunity to share your Glorious Gospel with an unbeliever or a word of encouragement and exhortation with one of Your wounded lambs. I pray also that You would give me understanding and enable me to speak in the way that You would have me to that I might, by your grace and through the power of Your Holy Spirit, make clear the wondrous mystery of Christ and Him crucified, buried, risen, ascended, and seated at Your right hand soon to return in the clouds with power and great glory.
Help me, dear Lord, to conduct myself with wisdom toward all men especially unbelievers. And let me make the most of every opportunity that You give me to witness and proclaim the Good News of Your salvation faithfully, fervently, and completelyleaving nothing unsaid that You want said. Give me grace, to speak with humbleness and compassion. Boldness, to declare Your Word fearlessly, with all confidence. And knowledge, to know how I should respond to any questions Your people may have. In the precious, Holy name of Christ my Savior, I prayAmen.
Help me, dear Lord, to conduct myself with wisdom toward all men especially unbelievers. And let me make the most of every opportunity that You give me to witness and proclaim the Good News of Your salvation faithfully, fervently, and completelyleaving nothing unsaid that You want said. Give me grace, to speak with humbleness and compassion. Boldness, to declare Your Word fearlessly, with all confidence. And knowledge, to know how I should respond to any questions Your people may have. In the precious, Holy name of Christ my Savior, I prayAmen.
Amen.