Jesus has declared that Christians are the salt of the earth. On last week, we heard Jesus underscore the reality that salt has the power to make a difference. We have the power to make a difference. The Lord expects us to make a difference. He has strategically positioned us in the world that the world might be better. We said on last week that in the ancient world, salt was used to flavor, preserve, and purify. We then examined salt as a flavor enhancer. Salt adds zest and brings taste to what would otherwise be bland and disappointing. Christians are not negative, grumpy, stagnated or difficult. Nay, to the contrary, Christians are confident, optimistic, having a joyous nature because of our position and privileges in Christ (And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus; That in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus [Eph. 2:6:6, 7]). May I remind you that to be effective, we must “get out of the shaker.” Salt is only effective when it engages it’s surroundings. Salt left in the shaker is of no use. This present day drift towards decadence can only be checked by the presence of followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. Where there are Christians, there is a better citizenry. Jesus tells us that we are to “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God, the things that are God’s” (Matt. 22:21 b). The Christian influence will help to improve public policy and will be a consistent voice speaking out about morality and justice. This, of course, is no surprise Christians vote and encourage others to do so! A Christian’s work ethic is guided by his relationship with the Lord.
Dear ones, prove all things; hold fast that which is good and “get out of the shaker”.
Pastor J. Amos Jones
